US Bridges

Scottsville Road over Branch Moores Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.25 FR 53/0.53 Scl Charl · Structure no. 000000000000442

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,671
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scottsville Road over Branch Moores Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Scottsville Road over Branch Moores Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,671 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,559 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesScottsville Road
CrossesBranch Moores Creek
Location0.25 FR 53/0.53 Scl Charl
RouteState Highway 20
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.00714, -78.47893
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,671 (2022)
Projected traffic23,559 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scottsville Road over Branch Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scottsville Road over Branch Moores Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Scottsville Road over Branch Moores Creek carry?

About 16,671 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Scottsville Road over Branch Moores Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns Scottsville Road over Branch Moores Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.