US Bridges

Ivy Road over Ivy Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.55 FR 637 / 3.26 to 29S · Structure no. 000000000000610

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,588
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ivy Road over Ivy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ivy Road over Ivy Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 11,588 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,623 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIvy Road
CrossesIvy Creek
Location0.55 FR 637 / 3.26 to 29S
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.05534, -78.57987
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,588 (2022)
Projected traffic11,623 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$70 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ivy Road over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ivy Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ivy Road over Ivy Creek carry?

About 11,588 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ivy Road over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Ivy Road over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.