US Bridges

Sbl Campbell Hwy. over Opossum Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · 1.87-LYNCH CL/0.01-RT 667 · Structure no. 000000000004192

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,373
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Campbell Hwy. over Opossum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Campbell Hwy. over Opossum Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 4,373 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,385 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Campbell Hwy.
CrossesOpossum Creek
Location1.87-LYNCH CL/0.01-RT 667
RouteU.S. Route 501
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34532, -79.10755
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,373 (2022)
Projected traffic6,385 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sbl Campbell Hwy. over Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Campbell Hwy. over Opossum 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl Campbell Hwy. over Opossum Creek carry?

About 4,373 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Campbell Hwy. over Opossum Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Campbell Hwy. over Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.