US Bridges

Rte. 122 over RTE.122 over Stream

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 1.31 Mi; 460BUS;0.47MI221 · Structure no. 000000000024353

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,070
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 122 over RTE.122 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rte. 122 over RTE.122 over Stream in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,242 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRte. 122
CrossesRTE.122 over Stream
Location1.31 Mi; 460BUS;0.47MI221
RouteState Highway 122
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34247, -79.50076
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic9,070 (2022)
Projected traffic13,242 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Rte. 122 over RTE.122 over Stream built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rte. 122 over RTE.122 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Rte. 122 over RTE.122 over Stream carry?

About 9,070 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rte. 122 over RTE.122 over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rte. 122 over RTE.122 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.