US Bridges

Jarmans Gap Road over Lickinghole Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.19 FR 707 / 0.51 to 684 · Structure no. 000000000000765

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
935
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jarmans Gap Road over Lickinghole Creek is a concrete slab carrying Jarmans Gap Road over Lickinghole Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 935 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,293 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJarmans Gap Road
CrossesLickinghole Creek
Location0.19 FR 707 / 0.51 to 684
RouteCounty Highway 691
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.06797, -78.73601
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic935 (2022)
Projected traffic1,293 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Jarmans Gap Road over Lickinghole Creek built?

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

What condition is Jarmans Gap Road over Lickinghole 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jarmans Gap Road over Lickinghole Creek carry?

About 935 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jarmans Gap Road over Lickinghole Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jarmans Gap Road over Lickinghole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.