US Bridges

Miller School Road over Dollins Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.18 FR 637 / 0.03 to 688 · Structure no. 000000000000693

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,160
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller School Road over Dollins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Miller School Road over Dollins Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,154 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesMiller School Road
CrossesDollins Creek
Location0.18 FR 637 / 0.03 to 688
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.01849, -78.70478
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,160 (2022)
Projected traffic3,154 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Miller School Road over Dollins Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller School Road over Dollins 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Miller School Road over Dollins Creek carry?

About 2,160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Miller School Road over Dollins Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Miller School Road over Dollins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.