US Bridges

Route 0250 over Meadow Brook Ck

Fair

Charlottesville city, Virginia · 0.26 FR 29/0.06HYDRLIC RD · Structure no. 000000000020091

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,297
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0250 over Meadow Brook Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Route 0250 over Meadow Brook Ck in Charlottesville city, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 22,297 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,543 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 0250
CrossesMeadow Brook Ck
Location0.26 FR 29/0.06HYDRLIC RD
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates38.05676, -78.49013
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,297 (2022)
Projected traffic23,543 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 0250 over Meadow Brook Ck built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0250 over Meadow Brook Ck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0250 over Meadow Brook Ck carry?

About 22,297 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0250 over Meadow Brook Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Route 0250 over Meadow Brook Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.