US Bridges

Old Trail Drive over Lickinghole Creek

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.35 to 691/1.04 to 250 · Structure no. 000000000031768

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Trail Drive over Lickinghole Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Trail Drive over Lickinghole Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,622 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 86 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld Trail Drive
CrossesLickinghole Creek
Location0.35 to 691/1.04 to 250
RouteState Highway 1815
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.06426, -78.7141
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,622 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Old Trail Drive over Lickinghole Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Trail Drive over Lickinghole 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Trail Drive over Lickinghole Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Old Trail Drive over Lickinghole Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Old Trail Drive over Lickinghole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.