US Bridges

James River Road over Totier Creek

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.38 FR 625 / 0.45 to 845 · Structure no. 000000000031038

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
478
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James River Road over Totier Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying James River Road over Totier Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 478 vehicles a day, projected to reach 562 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesJames River Road
CrossesTotier Creek
Location1.38 FR 625 / 0.45 to 845
RouteCounty Highway 726
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.7922, -78.52021
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2018)
Projected traffic562 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 James River Road over Totier Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is James River Road over Totier 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does James River Road over Totier Creek carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is James River Road over Totier Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns James River Road over Totier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.