US Bridges

James Madison Hwy. over Carys Creek

Fair

Fluvanna County, Virginia · 1.21 FR 6 / 1.00 to 615 · Structure no. 000000000007661

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,755
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Madison Hwy. over Carys Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying James Madison Hwy. over Carys Creek in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 4,755 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,695 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Madison Hwy.
CrossesCarys Creek
Location1.21 FR 6 / 1.00 to 615
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyFluvanna County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.7983, -78.23967
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,755 (2022)
Projected traffic6,695 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$160 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Madison Hwy. over Carys Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Madison Hwy. over Carys 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does James Madison Hwy. over Carys Creek carry?

About 4,755 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is James Madison Hwy. over Carys Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns James Madison Hwy. over Carys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.