US Bridges

Langhorne Road over Totier Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.03 FR 6 / 0.47 to 20 · Structure no. 000000000000663

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
667
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Langhorne Road over Totier Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Langhorne Road over Totier Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 667 vehicles a day, projected to reach 974 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLanghorne Road
CrossesTotier Creek
Location1.03 FR 6 / 0.47 to 20
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.82482, -78.53451
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2022)
Projected traffic974 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$350 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Langhorne Road over Totier Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Langhorne Road over Totier 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 Langhorne Road over Totier Creek carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Langhorne Road over Totier Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Langhorne Road over Totier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.