US Bridges

Sclaters Ford Road over Cunningham Creek

Fair

Fluvanna County, Virginia · 1.90 FR 640 / 1.10 to 619 · Structure no. 000000000007726

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,273
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sclaters Ford Road over Cunningham Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sclaters Ford 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 2,273 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,319 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSclaters Ford Road
CrossesCunningham Creek
Location1.90 FR 640 / 1.10 to 619
RouteCounty Highway 660
CountyFluvanna County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.85903, -78.32992
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,273 (2022)
Projected traffic3,319 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Sclaters Ford Road over Cunningham Creek built?

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

What condition is Sclaters Ford 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sclaters Ford Road over Cunningham Creek carry?

About 2,273 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sclaters Ford Road over Cunningham Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sclaters Ford Road over Cunningham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.