US Bridges

Burchs Creek Road over Stockton Creek

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.15 FR 688 / 0.20 to 250 · Structure no. 000000000000754

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
558
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burchs Creek Road over Stockton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Burchs Creek Road over Stockton Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 558 vehicles a day, projected to reach 859 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBurchs Creek Road
CrossesStockton Creek
Location1.15 FR 688 / 0.20 to 250
RouteCounty Highway 689
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.04032, -78.73262
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic558 (2018)
Projected traffic859 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Burchs Creek Road over Stockton Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Burchs Creek Road over Stockton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Burchs Creek Road over Stockton Creek carry?

About 558 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Burchs Creek Road over Stockton Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Burchs Creek Road over Stockton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.