US Bridges

Howardsville Tpk. over Hog Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.75 FR 735 / 0.05 to 722 · Structure no. 000000000000643

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howardsville Tpk. over Hog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Howardsville Tpk. over Hog Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 267 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesHowardsville Tpk.
CrossesHog Creek
Location0.75 FR 735 / 0.05 to 722
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.76226, -78.67066
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic235 (2018)
Projected traffic267 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Howardsville Tpk. over Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howardsville Tpk. over Hog 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Howardsville Tpk. over Hog Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Howardsville Tpk. over Hog Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Howardsville Tpk. over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.