US Bridges

Clark Road over Doyles River

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 3.57 FR 671 / 0.03 to 810 · Structure no. 000000000000736

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Road over Doyles River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark Road over Doyles River in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 129 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesClark Road
CrossesDoyles River
Location3.57 FR 671 / 0.03 to 810
RouteCounty Highway 674
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.13569, -78.66167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2018)
Projected traffic129 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Clark Road over Doyles River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Clark 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 Clark Road over Doyles River carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Clark Road over Doyles River?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Road over Doyles River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.