US Bridges

Magnolia Street over Indian Gap Run

Good

Buena Vista city, Virginia · 1.20 Rt 60-0.97 Scl Buena · Structure no. 000000000027514

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,209
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Street over Indian Gap Run is a concrete culvert carrying Magnolia Street over Indian Gap Run in Buena Vista city, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,209 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,923 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMagnolia Street
CrossesIndian Gap Run
Location1.20 Rt 60-0.97 Scl Buena
RouteU.S. Route 501
Coordinates37.72824, -79.35719
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,209 (2022)
Projected traffic6,923 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Magnolia Street over Indian Gap Run built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magnolia Street over Indian Gap Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Magnolia Street over Indian Gap Run carry?

About 6,209 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Magnolia Street over Indian Gap Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Magnolia Street over Indian Gap Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.