US Bridges

Monacan Trail -Nbl over South Fork Hardware Rvr

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 3.20FR 692/4.69 to Nelcol · Structure no. 000000000000491

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,476
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monacan Trail -Nbl over South Fork Hardware Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying Monacan Trail -Nbl over South Fork Hardware Rvr in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,476 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,455 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMonacan Trail -Nbl
CrossesSouth Fork Hardware Rvr
Location3.20FR 692/4.69 to Nelcol
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates37.91581, -78.68539
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,476 (2022)
Projected traffic9,455 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Trail -Nbl over South Fork Hardware Rvr built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monacan Trail -Nbl over South Fork Hardware Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Monacan Trail -Nbl over South Fork Hardware Rvr carry?

About 6,476 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monacan Trail -Nbl over South Fork Hardware Rvr?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Monacan Trail -Nbl over South Fork Hardware Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.