US Bridges

James Monroe Parkw over Houchins Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.72 FR 734 / 0.38 to 53 · Structure no. 000000000000854

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,503
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Monroe Parkw over Houchins Creek is a concrete slab carrying James Monroe Parkw over Houchins Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 2,503 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,791 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Monroe Parkw
CrossesHouchins Creek
Location0.72 FR 734 / 0.38 to 53
RouteCounty Highway 795
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.98453, -78.44608
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,503 (2022)
Projected traffic2,791 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$215 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Monroe Parkw over Houchins Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is James Monroe Parkw over Houchins 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does James Monroe Parkw over Houchins Creek carry?

About 2,503 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is James Monroe Parkw over Houchins Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns James Monroe Parkw over Houchins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.