US Bridges

Louisa Road over Turkeysag Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 2.77 FR 231/0.94TO Lou Cl · Structure no. 000000000000449

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,940
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louisa Road over Turkeysag Creek is a concrete slab carrying Louisa Road over Turkeysag Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 102 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 1,940 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,998 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLouisa Road
CrossesTurkeysag Creek
Location2.77 FR 231/0.94TO Lou Cl
RouteState Highway 22
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.06262, -78.27111
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,940 (2022)
Projected traffic1,998 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Louisa Road over Turkeysag Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Louisa Road over Turkeysag 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Louisa Road over Turkeysag Creek carry?

About 1,940 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Louisa Road over Turkeysag Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Louisa Road over Turkeysag Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.