US Bridges

Black Cat Road over Buckingham Branch RR

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.52 FR 842 / 0.18 to 685 · Structure no. 000000000029344

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,241
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Cat Road over Buckingham Branch RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black Cat Road over Buckingham Branch RR in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,241 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,384 by 2045. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBlack Cat Road
CrossesBuckingham Branch RR
Location0.52 FR 842 / 0.18 to 685
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.01958, -78.35111
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,241 (2022)
Projected traffic1,384 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Black Cat Road over Buckingham Branch RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Cat Road over Buckingham Branch RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Black Cat Road over Buckingham Branch RR carry?

About 1,241 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Black Cat Road over Buckingham Branch RR?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Black Cat Road over Buckingham Branch RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.