US Bridges

Schuyler Road over Ivy Creek

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.01-RT 740/0.41-RT 808 · Structure no. 000000000012620

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
716
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuyler Road over Ivy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Schuyler Road over Ivy Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 716 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSchuyler Road
CrossesIvy Creek
Location0.01-RT 740/0.41-RT 808
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.79277, -78.69935
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic716 (2022)
Projected traffic798 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Schuyler Road over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schuyler Road over Ivy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Schuyler Road over Ivy Creek carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Schuyler Road over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Schuyler Road over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.