US Bridges

Lockette Drive over Pumpkin Creek

Good

Danville city, Virginia · 0.4-RT.86/0.5-GAITHER Rd. · Structure no. 000000000020217

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
619
1984 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lockette Drive over Pumpkin Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lockette Drive over Pumpkin Creek in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 619 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesLockette Drive
CrossesPumpkin Creek
Location0.4-RT.86/0.5-GAITHER Rd.
RouteCity Street 1174
Coordinates36.55294, -79.4095
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (1984)
Projected traffic2,200 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 Lockette Drive over Pumpkin Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lockette Drive over Pumpkin Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lockette Drive over Pumpkin Creek carry?

About 619 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lockette Drive over Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Lockette Drive over Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.