US Bridges

Loomfixer Lake RD over Mcguff Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.42 to 863 - 1.28 to 875 · Structure no. 000000000013786

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loomfixer Lake RD over Mcguff Creek is a steel culvert carrying Loomfixer Lake RD over Mcguff Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 248 vehicles a day, projected to reach 281 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLoomfixer Lake RD
CrossesMcguff Creek
Location0.42 to 863 - 1.28 to 875
RouteCounty Highway 874
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58493, -79.55329
Functional classRural Local

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 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2018)
Projected traffic281 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$546 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loomfixer Lake RD over Mcguff Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loomfixer Lake RD over Mcguff 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 2023.

How much traffic does Loomfixer Lake RD over Mcguff Creek carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Loomfixer Lake RD over Mcguff Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Loomfixer Lake RD over Mcguff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.