US Bridges

Linden Avenue over Pedlar Gap Run

Fair

Buena Vista city, Virginia · .02/9th ST - .07/10th ST · Structure no. 000000000025434

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
512
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linden Avenue over Pedlar Gap Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Linden Avenue over Pedlar Gap Run in Buena Vista city, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 512 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLinden Avenue
CrossesPedlar Gap Run
Location.02/9th ST - .07/10th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuena Vista city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.72334, -79.36528
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic512 (2007)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Linden Avenue over Pedlar Gap Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linden Avenue over Pedlar Gap Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Linden Avenue over Pedlar Gap Run carry?

About 512 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Linden Avenue over Pedlar Gap Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Linden Avenue over Pedlar Gap Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.