US Bridges

Blufton Road over Doyles River

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.05 FR 810/1.75 to D.E. · Structure no. 000000000000732

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blufton Road over Doyles River is a concrete slab carrying Blufton Road over Doyles River in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2012, 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.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 298 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBlufton Road
CrossesDoyles River
Location0.05 FR 810/1.75 to D.E.
RouteCounty Highway 672
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.15105, -78.66691
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2021)
Projected traffic298 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$175 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blufton Road over Doyles River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Blufton 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 Blufton Road over Doyles River carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Blufton Road over Doyles River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Blufton Road over Doyles River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.