US Bridges

Monacan Trl -Nb-Sb over Morey Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.45 FR I64/0.17 TO29BUS · Structure no. 000000000000488

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,906
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monacan Trl -Nb-Sb over Morey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Monacan Trl -Nb-Sb over Morey Creek 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 50,906 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,323 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMonacan Trl -Nb-Sb
CrossesMorey Creek
Location0.45 FR I64/0.17 TO29BUS
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.02444, -78.53027
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,906 (2022)
Projected traffic74,323 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Morey Creek built?

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

What condition is Monacan Trl -Nb-Sb over Morey 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 Morey Creek carry?

About 50,906 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.