US Bridges

Rockfish Gap Turnp over Branch Stockton Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.56-RT 796 & 0.03-RT 691 · Structure no. 000000000000618

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,192
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockfish Gap Turnp over Branch Stockton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rockfish Gap Turnp over Branch Stockton 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 7,192 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,019 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRockfish Gap Turnp
CrossesBranch Stockton Creek
Location1.56-RT 796 & 0.03-RT 691
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.03603, -78.75771
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
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 rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 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 Branch Stockton Creek built?

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

What condition is Rockfish Gap Turnp over Branch 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 Branch Stockton Creek carry?

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

How long is Rockfish Gap Turnp over Branch Stockton Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rockfish Gap Turnp over Branch Stockton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.