Lowell Street over Smith Creek
FairAlleghany County, Virginia · 0.0COMMERCE-0.1VULCAN Ave · Structure no. 000000000020109
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 1981 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lowell Street over Smith Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lowell Street over Smith Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lowell Street over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lowell Street over Smith 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 Lowell Street over Smith Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lowell Street over Smith Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Lowell Street over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.