US Bridges

Thomas Jefferson P over Buck Island Creek

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.98 to 729 & 1.80 Fluvcl · Structure no. 000000000027374

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,233
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Jefferson P over Buck Island Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thomas Jefferson P over Buck Island Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8,233 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,279 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesThomas Jefferson P
CrossesBuck Island Creek
Location1.98 to 729 & 1.80 Fluvcl
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates37.95833, -78.3805
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,233 (2022)
Projected traffic11,279 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Thomas Jefferson P over Buck Island Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas Jefferson P over Buck Island 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Thomas Jefferson P over Buck Island Creek carry?

About 8,233 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Thomas Jefferson P over Buck Island Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas Jefferson P over Buck Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.