US Bridges

Red Hill Road over North Fork Hardware Rvr

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.54 FR 706 / 0.46 to 631 · Structure no. 000000000000784

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,410
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Hill Road over North Fork Hardware Rvr is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Red Hill Road over North Fork Hardware Rvr in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 71 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,681 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Hill Road
CrossesNorth Fork Hardware Rvr
Location0.54 FR 706 / 0.46 to 631
RouteCounty Highway 708
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.94714, -78.5849
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2022)
Projected traffic1,681 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$325 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Hill Road over North Fork Hardware Rvr built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Red Hill Road over North Fork Hardware Rvr 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Red Hill Road over North Fork Hardware Rvr carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Red Hill Road over North Fork Hardware Rvr?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Red Hill Road over North Fork Hardware Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.