US Bridges

Rolling Road over Buck Island Creek

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.25 FR 728 / 2.15 to 795 · Structure no. 000000000000660

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,762
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rolling Road over Buck Island Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rolling Road over Buck Island Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,762 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,965 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRolling Road
CrossesBuck Island Creek
Location1.25 FR 728 / 2.15 to 795
RouteCounty Highway 620
Coordinates37.92268, -78.44795
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,762 (2022)
Projected traffic1,965 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rolling Road over Buck Island Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rolling Road over Buck Island 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rolling Road over Buck Island Creek carry?

About 1,762 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rolling Road over Buck Island Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rolling Road over Buck Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.