US Bridges

Red Hill Road over North Fork Hardware Rvr

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.60 FR 710 / 0.30 to 29 · Structure no. 000000000000785

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
468
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Hill Road over North Fork Hardware Rvr is a concrete slab carrying Red Hill Road over North Fork Hardware Rvr in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 56 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 468 vehicles a day, projected to reach 516 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Hill Road
CrossesNorth Fork Hardware Rvr
Location1.60 FR 710 / 0.30 to 29
RouteCounty Highway 708
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.97154, -78.61836
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating97 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2018)
Projected traffic516 by 2045
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$80 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

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

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

About 468 vehicles per day (2018 count).

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

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Red Hill Road over North Fork Hardware Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.