Batesville Road over Mechums River

Fair Condition94 years old75 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAlbemarle
Location1.77 Fr 691 / 0.23 To 635
CarriesBatesville Road
CrossesMechums River
Coordinates37.99230, -78.73353

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length43.3 ft (13.2 m)
Max Span21.7 ft (6.6 m)
Deck Width20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Deck Area80.5 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1932 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic75 (2021)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000000699

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