US Bridges

Teel Lane over Moores Creek

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.07 FR 859/0.15 Dead End · Structure no. 000000000000885

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teel Lane over Moores Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Teel Lane over Moores Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 129 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTeel Lane
CrossesMoores Creek
Location0.07 FR 859/0.15 Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 1106
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.01786, -78.53966
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2018)
Projected traffic129 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Teel Lane over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Teel Lane over Moores 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Teel Lane over Moores Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Teel Lane over Moores Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Teel Lane over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.