US Bridges

5th Street SW over Trib. of Moores Creek

Fair

Charlottesville city, Virginia · 0.9M-I64 / 1.0M-ELLIOT Av · Structure no. 000000000031073

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,810
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Street SW over Trib. of Moores Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5th Street SW over Trib. of Moores Creek in Charlottesville city, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 18,810 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,788 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

Carries5th Street SW
CrossesTrib. of Moores Creek
Location0.9M-I64 / 1.0M-ELLIOT Av
RouteCity Street 3405
Coordinates38.01722, -78.49694
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,810 (2022)
Projected traffic26,788 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 5th Street SW over Trib. of Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Street SW over Trib. of Moores 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 5th Street SW over Trib. of Moores Creek carry?

About 18,810 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 5th Street SW over Trib. of Moores Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns 5th Street SW over Trib. of Moores Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.