US Bridges

Old Lynchburg Road over Moores Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.00ALBEM C L/000SCL Char · Structure no. 000000000000845

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,395
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lynchburg Road over Moores Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Lynchburg Road over Moores Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,395 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,929 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Lynchburg Road
CrossesMoores Creek
Location0.00ALBEM C L/000SCL Char
RouteCounty Highway 780
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.01067, -78.51862
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,395 (2022)
Projected traffic4,929 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Lynchburg Road over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Lynchburg Road over Moores Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old Lynchburg Road over Moores Creek carry?

About 4,395 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Lynchburg Road over Moores Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Old Lynchburg Road over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.