US Bridges

Watts Passage over Preddy Creek

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.35 FR 700 / 1.85 to 747 · Structure no. 000000000031804

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
730
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watts Passage over Preddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Watts Passage over Preddy 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 730 vehicles a day, projected to reach 730 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWatts Passage
CrossesPreddy Creek
Location0.35 FR 700 / 1.85 to 747
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.1348, -78.39289
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2021)
Projected traffic730 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$270 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Watts Passage over Preddy Creek built?

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

What condition is Watts Passage over Preddy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Watts Passage over Preddy Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Watts Passage over Preddy Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Watts Passage over Preddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.