US Bridges

Thomas Jefferson P over Boston Creek

Fair

Fluvanna County, Virginia · 0.66 FR 618 / 0.98 to 636 · Structure no. 000000000007666

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,637
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Jefferson P over Boston Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Thomas Jefferson P over Boston Creek in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,637 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,690 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas Jefferson P
CrossesBoston Creek
Location0.66 FR 618 / 0.98 to 636
RouteState Highway 53
CountyFluvanna County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.92169, -78.35302
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,637 (2022)
Projected traffic9,690 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomas Jefferson P over Boston Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas Jefferson P over Boston 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 Thomas Jefferson P over Boston Creek carry?

About 6,637 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Thomas Jefferson P over Boston Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Thomas Jefferson P over Boston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.