US Bridges

Ridge Road over Ballinger Creek

Good

Fluvanna County, Virginia · 0.35 FR 661 / 2.85 to 608 · Structure no. 000000000027875

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Ballinger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ridge Road over Ballinger Creek in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 252 vehicles a day, projected to reach 378 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Road
CrossesBallinger Creek
Location0.35 FR 661 / 2.85 to 608
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountyFluvanna County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.87219, -78.25775
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2020)
Projected traffic378 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ridge Road over Ballinger Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over Ballinger Creek carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ridge Road over Ballinger Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ridge Road over Ballinger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.