US Bridges

Monacan Trl -Nb-Sb over South Branch

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.05 to 692 & 0.11 FR 767 · Structure no. 000000000000460

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,952
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monacan Trl -Nb-Sb over South Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Monacan Trl -Nb-Sb over South Branch 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 12,952 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,441 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesMonacan Trl -Nb-Sb
CrossesSouth Branch
Location0.05 to 692 & 0.11 FR 767
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.95607, -78.65943
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,952 (2022)
Projected traffic14,441 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Monacan Trl -Nb-Sb over South Branch built?

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

What condition is Monacan Trl -Nb-Sb over South Branch 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 Monacan Trl -Nb-Sb over South Branch carry?

About 12,952 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monacan Trl -Nb-Sb over South Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Monacan Trl -Nb-Sb over South Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.