US Bridges

Monacan Parkway over Rutledge Creek

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · .09-29 BUS/1.76-RT 60 · Structure no. 000000000001331

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,392
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monacan Parkway over Rutledge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Monacan Parkway over Rutledge Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,392 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,632 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMonacan Parkway
CrossesRutledge Creek
Location.09-29 BUS/1.76-RT 60
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.56107, -79.06376
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,392 (2022)
Projected traffic16,632 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Monacan Parkway over Rutledge Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monacan Parkway over Rutledge Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Monacan Parkway over Rutledge Creek carry?

About 11,392 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monacan Parkway over Rutledge Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Monacan Parkway over Rutledge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.