US Bridges

Rockfish Gap Turnp over Stockton Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.03 FR 796W/ 0.23 to 692 · Structure no. 000000000000602

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,192
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockfish Gap Turnp over Stockton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rockfish Gap Turnp over Stockton Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 80 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 5 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 7,192 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,019 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRockfish Gap Turnp
CrossesStockton Creek
Location0.03 FR 796W/ 0.23 to 692
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.02833, -78.79864
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,192 (2022)
Projected traffic8,019 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockfish Gap Turnp over Stockton Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Rockfish Gap Turnp over Stockton 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rockfish Gap Turnp over Stockton Creek carry?

About 7,192 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rockfish Gap Turnp over Stockton Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Rockfish Gap Turnp over Stockton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.