US Bridges

Crozet Avenue over Slabtown Branch

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.45 FR 250/0.01 to 1231 · Structure no. 000000000000592

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,819
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crozet Avenue over Slabtown Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Crozet Avenue over Slabtown Branch in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6,819 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,624 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCrozet Avenue
CrossesSlabtown Branch
Location0.45 FR 250/0.01 to 1231
RouteState Highway 240
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.05727, -78.69912
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic6,819 (2022)
Projected traffic8,624 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Crozet Avenue over Slabtown Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crozet Avenue over Slabtown Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Crozet Avenue over Slabtown Branch carry?

About 6,819 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crozet Avenue over Slabtown Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Crozet Avenue over Slabtown Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.