US Bridges

10th Street over Maury River

Fair

Buena Vista city, Virginia · 0.10 Maury PK-0.30 Rt 501 · Structure no. 000000000020059

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
293 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,185
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Street over Maury River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10th Street over Maury River in Buena Vista city, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,650 by 2045. The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries10th Street
CrossesMaury River
Location0.10 Maury PK-0.30 Rt 501
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuena Vista city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.72578, -79.36587
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length293 ft (89.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,185 (2022)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$50 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10th Street over Maury River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th Street over Maury River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 10th Street over Maury River carry?

About 3,185 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 10th Street over Maury River?

The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Street over Maury River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.