US Bridges

Monacan Trail -Sbl over South Fork Hardware Rvr

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.2 FR 633& 3.2 to 692 · Structure no. 000000000025120

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,476
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monacan Trail -Sbl over South Fork Hardware Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying Monacan Trail -Sbl over South Fork Hardware Rvr in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6,476 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,455 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMonacan Trail -Sbl
CrossesSouth Fork Hardware Rvr
Location1.2 FR 633& 3.2 to 692
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.9159, -78.68565
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadH 15
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 traffic6,476 (2022)
Projected traffic9,455 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Monacan Trail -Sbl over South Fork Hardware Rvr built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monacan Trail -Sbl over South Fork Hardware Rvr 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Monacan Trail -Sbl over South Fork Hardware Rvr carry?

About 6,476 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monacan Trail -Sbl over South Fork Hardware Rvr?

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

Who owns Monacan Trail -Sbl over South Fork Hardware Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.