US Bridges

Advance Mills Road over Jacobs Run

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.49 FR 660 / 0.81 to 664 · Structure no. 000000000000833

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,204
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Advance Mills Road over Jacobs Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Advance Mills Road over Jacobs Run in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,204 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,505 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAdvance Mills Road
CrossesJacobs Run
Location0.49 FR 660 / 0.81 to 664
RouteCounty Highway 743
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.16737, -78.46824
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,204 (2022)
Projected traffic1,505 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$175 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Advance Mills Road over Jacobs Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Advance Mills Road over Jacobs Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Advance Mills Road over Jacobs Run carry?

About 1,204 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Advance Mills Road over Jacobs Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Advance Mills Road over Jacobs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.