US Bridges

Canterbury Road over Br Morey Crk.(spillway)

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.01 FR 815/ 0.46 to 846 · Structure no. 000000000000861

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
649
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canterbury Road over Br Morey Crk.(spillway) is a concrete slab carrying Canterbury Road over Br Morey Crk.(spillway) in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 649 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCanterbury Road
CrossesBr Morey Crk.(spillway)
Location0.01 FR 815/ 0.46 to 846
RouteCounty Highway 809
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.04405, -78.53107
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic649 (2018)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Canterbury Road over Br Morey Crk.(spillway) built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canterbury Road over Br Morey Crk.(spillway) 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 Canterbury Road over Br Morey Crk.(spillway) carry?

About 649 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Canterbury Road over Br Morey Crk.(spillway)?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Canterbury Road over Br Morey Crk.(spillway)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.