US Bridges

Scottsville Road over Harris Creek

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.47 FR 712 / 0.07 to 720 · Structure no. 000000000023360

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,951
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scottsville Road over Harris Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Scottsville Road over Harris Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8,951 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,836 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesScottsville Road
CrossesHarris Creek
Location1.47 FR 712 / 0.07 to 720
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates37.88474, -78.54888
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,951 (2022)
Projected traffic9,836 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Scottsville Road over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scottsville Road over Harris 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Scottsville Road over Harris Creek carry?

About 8,951 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Scottsville Road over Harris Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Scottsville Road over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.