US Bridges

Esmont Road over Totier Creek

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.56 FR 627 / 0.30 to 714 · Structure no. 000000000000806

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,303
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esmont Road over Totier Creek is a concrete slab carrying Esmont Road over Totier Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 1,303 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,453 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEsmont Road
CrossesTotier Creek
Location1.56 FR 627 / 0.30 to 714
RouteCounty Highway 715
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.85097, -78.56792
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,303 (2022)
Projected traffic1,453 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$145 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Esmont Road over Totier Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Esmont Road over Totier 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Esmont Road over Totier Creek carry?

About 1,303 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Esmont Road over Totier Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Esmont Road over Totier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.