US Bridges

Interstate 64 E-W over Ivy Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · .07 FR 637 & 3.73 to 29 · Structure no. 000000000000497

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 64 E-W over Ivy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 64 E-W over Ivy Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 43,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,837 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 64 E-W
CrossesIvy Creek
Location.07 FR 637 & 3.73 to 29
RouteInterstate 64
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.03348, -78.60134
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionApril 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 + Mod
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 traffic43,800 (2022)
Projected traffic48,837 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 64 E-W over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 64 E-W over Ivy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 64 E-W over Ivy Creek carry?

About 43,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 64 E-W over Ivy Creek?

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

Who owns Interstate 64 E-W over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.