US Bridges

Langhorne Road over Rock Castle Creek

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.37 FR 627 / 1.63 to 6 · Structure no. 000000000000662

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
631
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Langhorne Road over Rock Castle Creek is a concrete slab carrying Langhorne Road over Rock Castle Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 93 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 631 vehicles a day, projected to reach 905 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLanghorne Road
CrossesRock Castle Creek
Location1.37 FR 627 / 1.63 to 6
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.80025, -78.55981
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic631 (2018)
Projected traffic905 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$185 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Langhorne Road over Rock Castle Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Langhorne Road over Rock Castle 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 Langhorne Road over Rock Castle Creek carry?

About 631 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Langhorne Road over Rock Castle Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Langhorne Road over Rock Castle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.