US Bridges

Brandywine Drive over Meadow Creek

Fair

Charlottesville city, Virginia · 0001GREENBR D0025YORKTN D · Structure no. 000000000020083

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,820
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandywine Drive over Meadow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brandywine Drive over Meadow Creek in Charlottesville city, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,820 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,657 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesBrandywine Drive
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location0001GREENBR D0025YORKTN D
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.06398, -78.47604
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,820 (2022)
Projected traffic2,657 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Brandywine Drive over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brandywine Drive over Meadow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Brandywine Drive over Meadow Creek carry?

About 1,820 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brandywine Drive over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Brandywine Drive over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.