US Bridges

Route 501 over Little Oppossum Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.00 Campbell Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000030664

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,746
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 501 over Little Oppossum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 501 over Little Oppossum Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 8,746 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,752 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesRoute 501
CrossesLittle Oppossum Creek
Location0.00 Campbell Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 501
Coordinates37.37037, -79.11568
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic8,746 (2022)
Projected traffic9,752 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Route 501 over Little Oppossum Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 501 over Little Oppossum 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Route 501 over Little Oppossum Creek carry?

About 8,746 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 501 over Little Oppossum Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Route 501 over Little Oppossum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.