US Bridges

Ruritan Lake Road over Cunningham Creek

Fair

Fluvanna County, Virginia · 1.60 FR 761 / 0.50 to 660 · Structure no. 000000000007699

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,570
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruritan Lake Road over Cunningham Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ruritan Lake Road over Cunningham Creek in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,292 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRuritan Lake Road
CrossesCunningham Creek
Location1.60 FR 761 / 0.50 to 660
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyFluvanna County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.8744, -78.33108
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2022)
Projected traffic2,292 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ruritan Lake Road over Cunningham Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ruritan Lake Road over Cunningham 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ruritan Lake Road over Cunningham Creek carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ruritan Lake Road over Cunningham Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ruritan Lake Road over Cunningham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.