US Bridges

Taylors Gap Road over Middle Branch

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.21 FR 696 / 0.79 to 708 · Structure no. 000000000025095

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
502
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylors Gap Road over Middle Branch is a concrete slab carrying Taylors Gap Road over Middle Branch in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 48 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 502 vehicles a day, projected to reach 670 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylors Gap Road
CrossesMiddle Branch
Location0.21 FR 696 / 0.79 to 708
RouteCounty Highway 710
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.97973, -78.63792
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2018)
Projected traffic670 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Taylors Gap Road over Middle Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Taylors Gap Road over Middle Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Taylors Gap Road over Middle Branch carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Taylors Gap Road over Middle Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Taylors Gap Road over Middle Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.