US Bridges

Louisa Road over Stream

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 4.12 FR 250 / 1.28 to 231 · Structure no. 000000000000454

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,641
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louisa Road over Stream is a concrete slab carrying Louisa Road over Stream in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 8,641 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,778 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLouisa Road
CrossesStream
Location4.12 FR 250 / 1.28 to 231
RouteState Highway 22
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.04132, -78.3345
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,641 (2022)
Projected traffic9,778 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Stream built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louisa Road over Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does Louisa Road over Stream carry?

About 8,641 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Louisa Road over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Louisa Road over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.