US Bridges

Green Creek Road over Briar Fork

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.85 FR 6 / 0.53 to 721 · Structure no. 000000000000675

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Creek Road over Briar Fork is a steel culvert carrying Green Creek Road over Briar Fork in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 169 vehicles a day, projected to reach 219 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Creek Road
CrossesBriar Fork
Location0.85 FR 6 / 0.53 to 721
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.82643, -78.68408
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 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2018)
Projected traffic219 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$20 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Creek Road over Briar Fork built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Creek Road over Briar Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does Green Creek Road over Briar Fork carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Green Creek Road over Briar Fork?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Green Creek Road over Briar Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.