US Bridges

Stony Point Pass over Flannigan Branch

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 4.47 FR 231 / 1.12 to 20 · Structure no. 000000000000627

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stony Point Pass over Flannigan Branch is a steel culvert carrying Stony Point Pass over Flannigan Branch in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesStony Point Pass
CrossesFlannigan Branch
Location4.47 FR 231 / 1.12 to 20
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.10221, -78.35575
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Stony Point Pass over Flannigan Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stony Point Pass over Flannigan Branch 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 Stony Point Pass over Flannigan Branch carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Stony Point Pass over Flannigan Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Stony Point Pass over Flannigan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.