US Bridges

Richmond Road over Buckingham Branch RR

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.10 FR 22 / 0.10 to 729 · Structure no. 000000000000595

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,212
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richmond Road over Buckingham Branch RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Richmond Road over Buckingham Branch RR in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 86 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 5,212 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,811 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRichmond Road
CrossesBuckingham Branch RR
Location0.10 FR 22 / 0.10 to 729
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.01297, -78.39526
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,212 (2022)
Projected traffic5,811 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$325 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Richmond Road over Buckingham Branch RR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Richmond Road over Buckingham Branch RR 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 Richmond Road over Buckingham Branch RR carry?

About 5,212 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Richmond Road over Buckingham Branch RR?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Richmond Road over Buckingham Branch RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.