US Bridges

Catterton Road over Piney Creek

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 2.49 FR 776 / 0.10 to 665 · Structure no. 000000000031435

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
181
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catterton Road over Piney Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Catterton Road over Piney Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 181 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCatterton Road
CrossesPiney Creek
Location2.49 FR 776 / 0.10 to 665
RouteCounty Highway 667
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.15591, -78.53951
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2021)
Projected traffic143 by 2040
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$165 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Catterton Road over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Catterton Road over Piney 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Catterton Road over Piney Creek carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Catterton Road over Piney Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m).

Who owns Catterton Road over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.