US Bridges

Interstate 64 E-W over Carroll Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 4.11 FR 250 / 1.28 to 616 · Structure no. 000000000000518

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,827
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 64 E-W over Carroll Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 64 E-W over Carroll 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 42,827 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,752 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 64 E-W
CrossesCarroll Creek
Location4.11 FR 250 / 1.28 to 616
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.00421, -78.35929
Functional classUrban 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 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 inspectionApril 2024
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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,827 (2022)
Projected traffic47,752 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 Interstate 64 E-W over Carroll Creek built?

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

What condition is Interstate 64 E-W over Carroll 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 2024.

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

About 42,827 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Interstate 64 E-W over Carroll Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.