US Bridges

Dick Woods Road over Ivy Creek

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.21 FR-177/0.09 to 677 · Structure no. 000000000027123

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,488
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dick Woods Road over Ivy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dick Woods Road over Ivy Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,488 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,170 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDick Woods Road
CrossesIvy Creek
Location0.21 FR-177/0.09 to 677
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.03702, -78.59762
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,488 (2022)
Projected traffic2,170 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Dick Woods Road over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dick Woods Road over Ivy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Dick Woods Road over Ivy Creek carry?

About 1,488 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dick Woods Road over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dick Woods Road over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.