US Bridges

Dry Bridge Road over Buckingham Branch RR

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.09 FR 738& 0.35 to 1626 · Structure no. 000000000029347

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
629
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Bridge Road over Buckingham Branch RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dry Bridge Road over Buckingham Branch RR in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 629 vehicles a day, projected to reach 704 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Bridge Road
CrossesBuckingham Branch RR
Location0.09 FR 738& 0.35 to 1626
RouteCounty Highway 708
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.0564, -78.62372
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic629 (2021)
Projected traffic704 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dry Bridge Road over Buckingham Branch RR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Bridge 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Dry Bridge Road over Buckingham Branch RR carry?

About 629 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Dry Bridge Road over Buckingham Branch RR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Bridge Road over Buckingham Branch RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.