US Bridges

Murrays Lane over Br South Fork Hardware R

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.68FR DEADEND/0.02TO 29 · Structure no. 000000000000810

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murrays Lane over Br South Fork Hardware R is a concrete culvert carrying Murrays Lane over Br South Fork Hardware R in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMurrays Lane
CrossesBr South Fork Hardware R
Location0.68FR DEADEND/0.02TO 29
RouteCounty Highway 718
Coordinates37.9035, -78.69255
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2018)
Projected traffic85 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Murrays Lane over Br South Fork Hardware R built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murrays Lane over Br South Fork Hardware R 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 Murrays Lane over Br South Fork Hardware R carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Murrays Lane over Br South Fork Hardware R?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Murrays Lane over Br South Fork Hardware R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.