US Bridges

Fox Mountain Road over Doyles River

FairPosted for load

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.01 FR 810 / 5.09 to 671 · Structure no. 000000000000725

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Mountain Road over Doyles River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fox Mountain Road over Doyles River in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Mountain Road
CrossesDoyles River
Location0.01 FR 810 / 5.09 to 671
RouteCounty Highway 668
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.16977, -78.67436
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2021)
Projected traffic46 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Fox Mountain Road over Doyles River built?

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

What condition is Fox Mountain Road over Doyles River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Fox Mountain Road over Doyles River carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Fox Mountain Road over Doyles River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Mountain Road over Doyles River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.