US Bridges

Shiffletts Mill RD over Buck Mountain Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.55 FR 810 / 1.85 to 601 · Structure no. 000000000000752

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shiffletts Mill RD over Buck Mountain Creek is a concrete slab carrying Shiffletts Mill RD over Buck Mountain Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesShiffletts Mill RD
CrossesBuck Mountain Creek
Location0.55 FR 810 / 1.85 to 601
RouteCounty Highway 687
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.22541, -78.61631
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2018)
Projected traffic83 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shiffletts Mill RD over Buck Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Shiffletts Mill RD over Buck Mountain 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Shiffletts Mill RD over Buck Mountain Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Shiffletts Mill RD over Buck Mountain Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Shiffletts Mill RD over Buck Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.