US Bridges

Howardsville Tpk. over Green Creek

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.65 FR 722E/0.20 to 722W · Structure no. 000000000000644

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howardsville Tpk. over Green Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Howardsville Tpk. over Green Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 267 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHowardsville Tpk.
CrossesGreen Creek
Location0.65 FR 722E/0.20 to 722W
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.76944, -78.67912
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 Green Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howardsville Tpk. over Green Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

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

About 235 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Howardsville Tpk. over Green Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Howardsville Tpk. over Green Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.