US Bridges

Southern Hills DR over South Branch

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · .17 -RT.712 / .15 -RT1069 · Structure no. 000000000026375

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
276
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southern Hills DR over South Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Southern Hills DR over South Branch in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 276 vehicles a day, projected to reach 425 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthern Hills DR
CrossesSouth Branch
Location.17 -RT.712 / .15 -RT1069
RouteCounty Highway 1068
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.95971, -78.64301
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic276 (2018)
Projected traffic425 by 2045
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 Southern Hills DR over South Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southern Hills DR over South Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Southern Hills DR over South Branch carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Southern Hills DR over South Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Southern Hills DR over South Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.