US Bridges

Advance Mills Road over North Fork Rivanna River

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.49 FR 664 & 0.04 to 641 · Structure no. 000000000028849

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Advance Mills Road over North Fork Rivanna River is a steel truss - thru carrying Advance Mills Road over North Fork Rivanna River in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,538 by 2045. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesAdvance Mills Road
CrossesNorth Fork Rivanna River
Location1.49 FR 664 & 0.04 to 641
RouteCounty Highway 743
Coordinates38.18369, -78.44023
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2022)
Projected traffic1,538 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Advance Mills Road over North Fork Rivanna River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Advance Mills Road over North Fork Rivanna River 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 Advance Mills Road over North Fork Rivanna River carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Advance Mills Road over North Fork Rivanna River?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Advance Mills Road over North Fork Rivanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.