US Bridges

Garth Road over Ivy Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.01 FR 654 / 1.48 to 658 · Structure no. 000000000000632

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,015
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garth Road over Ivy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Garth Road over Ivy Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 7,015 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,794 by 2045. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGarth Road
CrossesIvy Creek
Location0.01 FR 654 / 1.48 to 658
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.07478, -78.53167
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,015 (2022)
Projected traffic7,794 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$475 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garth Road over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garth 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Garth Road over Ivy Creek carry?

About 7,015 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Garth Road over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Garth Road over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.