US Bridges

Cling Lane over Powells Creek

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.08 FR 1207/0.33 to D.E. · Structure no. 000000000024128

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cling Lane over Powells Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cling Lane over Powells Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 477 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCling Lane
CrossesPowells Creek
Location0.08 FR 1207/0.33 to D.E.
RouteCounty Highway 1226
Coordinates38.07623, -78.71308
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2018)
Projected traffic477 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 Cling Lane over Powells Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cling Lane over Powells 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cling Lane over Powells Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Cling Lane over Powells Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Cling Lane over Powells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.