US Bridges

Mountain Hill Road over Bremo Creek

Fair

Fluvanna County, Virginia · 0.51 FR 640 / 1.89 to 641 · Structure no. 000000000007717

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Hill Road over Bremo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mountain Hill Road over Bremo Creek in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 198 vehicles a day, projected to reach 297 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain Hill Road
CrossesBremo Creek
Location0.51 FR 640 / 1.89 to 641
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountyFluvanna County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.74718, -78.35265
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic198 (2020)
Projected traffic297 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Mountain Hill Road over Bremo Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Hill Road over Bremo 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mountain Hill Road over Bremo Creek carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mountain Hill Road over Bremo Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mountain Hill Road over Bremo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.