Louisa Road over Branch Carroll Creek
FairAlbemarle County, Virginia · 0.27 FR 744 & 0.41 to 731 · Structure no. 000000000000457
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,614
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Louisa Road over Branch Carroll Creek is a concrete slab carrying Louisa Road over Branch Carroll Creek 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 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 9,614 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,417 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Louisa Road over Branch Carroll Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Louisa Road over Branch Carroll 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 2024.
How much traffic does Louisa Road over Branch Carroll Creek carry?
About 9,614 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Louisa Road over Branch Carroll Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Louisa Road over Branch Carroll Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.