US Bridges

Greenbrier Drive over Branch Meadow Creek

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.02 FR 1427/0.06 to D.E. · Structure no. 000000000000884

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,168
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenbrier Drive over Branch Meadow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Greenbrier Drive over Branch Meadow Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,168 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,308 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGreenbrier Drive
CrossesBranch Meadow Creek
Location0.02 FR 1427/0.06 to D.E.
RouteCounty Highway 866
Coordinates38.06855, -78.4803
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,168 (2021)
Projected traffic1,308 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Greenbrier Drive over Branch Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Greenbrier Drive over Branch Meadow 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Greenbrier Drive over Branch Meadow Creek carry?

About 1,168 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Greenbrier Drive over Branch Meadow Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Greenbrier Drive over Branch Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.