Campbell Road over Mechunk Creek
FairPosted for loadAlbemarle County, Virginia · 0.97 FR 686 / 2.07 to 22 · Structure no. 000000000000625
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Campbell Road over Mechunk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Campbell Road over Mechunk Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 403 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Campbell Road over Mechunk Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Campbell Road over Mechunk 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Campbell Road over Mechunk Creek carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Campbell Road over Mechunk Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Campbell Road over Mechunk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.