US Bridges

Ortman Road over Stockton Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.59 FR 692 / 0.01 to 250 · Structure no. 000000000000763

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
630
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ortman Road over Stockton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ortman Road over Stockton Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 79 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOrtman Road
CrossesStockton Creek
Location1.59 FR 692 / 0.01 to 250
RouteCounty Highway 691
Coordinates38.03592, -78.75716
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2022)
Projected traffic689 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Ortman Road over Stockton Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Ortman Road over Stockton 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ortman Road over Stockton Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ortman Road over Stockton Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ortman Road over Stockton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.