Arnold Rd. over Lewis Creek
PoorPosted for loadRussell County, Virginia · 0.0MTO653&.40MTODEADEND · Structure no. 000000000016520
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Arnold Rd. over Lewis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arnold Rd. over Lewis Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Arnold Rd. over Lewis Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Arnold Rd. over Lewis Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Arnold Rd. over Lewis Creek carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Arnold Rd. over Lewis Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Arnold Rd. over Lewis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.