US Bridges

London Bridge Dr. over Pumpkin Creek

Fair

Danville city, Virginia · .50 - Rt. 86 · Structure no. 000000000020177

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
1984 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

London Bridge Dr. over Pumpkin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying London Bridge Dr. over Pumpkin Creek in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLondon Bridge Dr.
CrossesPumpkin Creek
Location.50 - Rt. 86
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDanville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.56078, -79.39744
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1984)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 London Bridge Dr. over Pumpkin Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is London Bridge Dr. over Pumpkin Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does London Bridge Dr. over Pumpkin Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is London Bridge Dr. over Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns London Bridge Dr. over Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.