US Bridges

Rosemont Drive over Branch Ivy Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.08 FR 1661/0.14 to 637 · Structure no. 000000000023350

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosemont Drive over Branch Ivy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rosemont Drive over Branch Ivy Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 365 vehicles a day, projected to reach 452 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRosemont Drive
CrossesBranch Ivy Creek
Location0.08 FR 1661/0.14 to 637
RouteCounty Highway 1660
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.02907, -78.61394
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic365 (2018)
Projected traffic452 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 Rosemont Drive over Branch Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosemont Drive over Branch Ivy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rosemont Drive over Branch Ivy Creek carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rosemont Drive over Branch Ivy Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Rosemont Drive over Branch Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.