US Bridges

John Warner Parkwa over Meadow Creek

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.71-MELBRN & 0.30-RTE631 · Structure no. 000000000029487

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Warner Parkwa over Meadow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Warner Parkwa over Meadow Creek 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 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 207 vehicles a day, projected to reach 231 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesJohn Warner Parkwa
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location0.71-MELBRN & 0.30-RTE631
RouteCounty Highway 2500
Coordinates38.05858, -78.46703
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2022)
Projected traffic231 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 John Warner Parkwa over Meadow Creek built?

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

What condition is John Warner Parkwa over Meadow 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 John Warner Parkwa over Meadow Creek carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is John Warner Parkwa over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns John Warner Parkwa over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.