US Bridges

Woodlands RD over South Fork Rivanna River

FairPosted for load

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.19 FR 743/0.51 to 1050 · Structure no. 000000000000738

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,014
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodlands RD over South Fork Rivanna River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Woodlands RD over South Fork Rivanna River in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,014 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,110 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWoodlands RD
CrossesSouth Fork Rivanna River
Location0.19 FR 743/0.51 to 1050
RouteCounty Highway 676
Coordinates38.09535, -78.48888
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,014 (2022)
Projected traffic4,110 by 2042
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 Woodlands RD over South Fork Rivanna River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodlands RD over South Fork Rivanna 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Woodlands RD over South Fork Rivanna River carry?

About 4,014 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Woodlands RD over South Fork Rivanna River?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Woodlands RD over South Fork Rivanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.