US Bridges

Oak Creek Road over Ballinger Creek

Good

Fluvanna County, Virginia · .10 from 601 & .50 to 678 · Structure no. 000000000024649

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Creek Road over Ballinger Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Oak Creek Road over Ballinger Creek in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOak Creek Road
CrossesBallinger Creek
Location.10 from 601 & .50 to 678
RouteCounty Highway 625
Coordinates37.85313, -78.23951
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Oak Creek Road over Ballinger Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Creek Road over Ballinger 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Oak Creek Road over Ballinger Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Oak Creek Road over Ballinger Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Creek Road over Ballinger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.