US Bridges

Old Lynchburg Road over North Fork Hardware Rvr

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.07 FR 708 / 2.84 to 706 · Structure no. 000000000000677

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,523
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lynchburg Road over North Fork Hardware Rvr is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Lynchburg Road over North Fork Hardware Rvr in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 1,523 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,677 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Lynchburg Road
CrossesNorth Fork Hardware Rvr
Location1.07 FR 708 / 2.84 to 706
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.94691, -78.57048
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,523 (2022)
Projected traffic1,677 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Old Lynchburg Road over North Fork Hardware Rvr built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Old Lynchburg Road over North Fork Hardware Rvr 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 Old Lynchburg Road over North Fork Hardware Rvr carry?

About 1,523 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Lynchburg Road over North Fork Hardware Rvr?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Lynchburg Road over North Fork Hardware Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.