US Bridges

Fifth Street Exten over Moores Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · At Scl Charlottesville · Structure no. 000000000000684

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,810
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth Street Exten over Moores Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fifth Street Exten over Moores Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 18,810 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,788 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFifth Street Exten
CrossesMoores Creek
LocationAt Scl Charlottesville
RouteCity Street 631
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.01034, -78.5054
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,810 (2022)
Projected traffic26,788 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fifth Street Exten over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fifth Street Exten over Moores 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fifth Street Exten over Moores Creek carry?

About 18,810 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fifth Street Exten over Moores Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Fifth Street Exten over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.