US Bridges

Goodyear Boulevard over Pumkin Creek

Fair

Danville city, Virginia · 00331162 0012736 · Structure no. 000000000020211

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,149
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodyear Boulevard over Pumkin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Goodyear Boulevard over Pumkin Creek in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,149 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,396 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodyear Boulevard
CrossesPumkin Creek
Location00331162 0012736
RouteCity Street 737
CountyDanville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.56145, -79.37473
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,149 (2022)
Projected traffic2,396 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$110 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goodyear Boulevard over Pumkin Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodyear Boulevard over Pumkin 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Goodyear Boulevard over Pumkin Creek carry?

About 2,149 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Goodyear Boulevard over Pumkin Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Goodyear Boulevard over Pumkin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.