US Bridges

Monacan Trl -Nb-Sb over Moores Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 2.34 FR 745/0.08 to 1106 · Structure no. 000000000000468

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,385
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monacan Trl -Nb-Sb over Moores Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Monacan Trl -Nb-Sb over Moores Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 68 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 18,385 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,160 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMonacan Trl -Nb-Sb
CrossesMoores Creek
Location2.34 FR 745/0.08 to 1106
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.01627, -78.54475
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic18,385 (2022)
Projected traffic25,160 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Monacan Trl -Nb-Sb over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Monacan Trl -Nb-Sb over Moores Creek carry?

About 18,385 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monacan Trl -Nb-Sb over Moores Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Monacan Trl -Nb-Sb over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.