US Bridges

Old Ballard Road over Ivy Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.69 FR 250/0.41 to 1652 · Structure no. 000000000000740

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
630
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ballard Road over Ivy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Ballard Road over Ivy Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 702 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Ballard Road
CrossesIvy Creek
Location1.69 FR 250/0.41 to 1652
RouteCounty Highway 677
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.06494, -78.56802
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2022)
Projected traffic702 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$190 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Ballard Road over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Old Ballard Road over Ivy Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Old Ballard Road over Ivy Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Ballard Road over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ballard Road over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.