US Bridges

Sharon Road over Green Creek

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.09 FR 6 / 1.76 to 722 · Structure no. 000000000000813

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharon Road over Green Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sharon Road over Green 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 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 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSharon Road
CrossesGreen Creek
Location0.09 FR 6 / 1.76 to 722
RouteCounty Highway 723
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.81086, -78.67015
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$125.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sharon Road over Green Creek built?

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

What condition is Sharon Road over Green 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sharon Road over Green Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Sharon Road over Green Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Sharon Road over Green Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.