US Bridges

Cloverdale Road over North Creek

Good

Fluvanna County, Virginia · 1.89 FR 694 / 0.15 to 656 · Structure no. 000000000007719

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cloverdale Road over North Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cloverdale Road over North Creek in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 202 vehicles a day, projected to reach 227 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCloverdale Road
CrossesNorth Creek
Location1.89 FR 694 / 0.15 to 656
RouteCounty Highway 654
Coordinates37.74672, -78.20769
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2020)
Projected traffic227 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Cloverdale Road over North Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cloverdale Road over North Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Cloverdale Road over North Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cloverdale Road over North Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Cloverdale Road over North Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.