Ballards Mill Road over Dunns Creek
GoodAlbemarle County, Virginia · 2.07 FR 821 / 0.43 to 609 · Structure no. 000000000000728
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ballards Mill Road over Dunns Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ballards Mill Road over Dunns Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ballards Mill Road over Dunns Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Ballards Mill Road over Dunns Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Ballards Mill Road over Dunns Creek carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Ballards Mill Road over Dunns Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Ballards Mill Road over Dunns Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.