US Bridges

Shannon Hill Road over Byrd Creek

Fair

Fluvanna County, Virginia · 1.79 FR 659/1.40 Gooch CO · Structure no. 000000000007688

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shannon Hill Road over Byrd Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Shannon Hill Road over Byrd Creek in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2045. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesShannon Hill Road
CrossesByrd Creek
Location1.79 FR 659/1.40 Gooch CO
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyFluvanna County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.81279, -78.14457
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2022)
Projected traffic188 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Shannon Hill Road over Byrd Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shannon Hill Road over Byrd 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Shannon Hill Road over Byrd Creek carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Shannon Hill Road over Byrd Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Shannon Hill Road over Byrd Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.