US Bridges

Davis Shop Road over Buck Mountain Creek

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.90 FR 601 / 1.20 to 664 · Structure no. 000000000000729

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
592
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Shop Road over Buck Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Davis Shop Road over Buck Mountain Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 592 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis Shop Road
CrossesBuck Mountain Creek
Location0.90 FR 601 / 1.20 to 664
RouteCounty Highway 671
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.2089, -78.56496
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic592 (2021)
Projected traffic600 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Davis Shop Road over Buck Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Davis Shop Road over Buck Mountain 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Davis Shop Road over Buck Mountain Creek carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Davis Shop Road over Buck Mountain Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Shop Road over Buck Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.