US Bridges

Bybee Church Road over Ballinger Creek

Fair

Fluvanna County, Virginia · 0.29 FR 15 / 0.81 to 608 · Structure no. 000000000007694

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bybee Church Road over Ballinger Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bybee Church Road over Ballinger Creek in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 77 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 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 162 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBybee Church Road
CrossesBallinger Creek
Location0.29 FR 15 / 0.81 to 608
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyFluvanna County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.90405, -78.25213
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2020)
Projected traffic162 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bybee Church Road over Ballinger Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Bybee Church Road over Ballinger 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bybee Church Road over Ballinger Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bybee Church Road over Ballinger Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bybee Church Road over Ballinger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.