US Bridges

RT.381 Commonwlth over Commonwlth Av O Littl Ck

FairPosted for load

Bristol city, Virginia · 0.17KEYS St; 0.03SPUR LN · Structure no. 000000000020048

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,570
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RT.381 Commonwlth over Commonwlth Av O Littl Ck is a concrete culvert carrying RT.381 Commonwlth over Commonwlth Av O Littl Ck in Bristol city, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,476 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRT.381 Commonwlth
CrossesCommonwlth Av O Littl Ck
Location0.17KEYS St; 0.03SPUR LN
RouteState Highway 381
CountyBristol city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60929, -82.19363
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,570 (2022)
Projected traffic18,476 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 RT.381 Commonwlth over Commonwlth Av O Littl Ck built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RT.381 Commonwlth over Commonwlth Av O Littl Ck 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 2023.

How much traffic does RT.381 Commonwlth over Commonwlth Av O Littl Ck carry?

About 16,570 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is RT.381 Commonwlth over Commonwlth Av O Littl Ck?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns RT.381 Commonwlth over Commonwlth Av O Littl Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.