US Bridges

South Main Street over Jackson Branch

Good

Danville city, Virginia · 0.04 Inds Av 0.06 Dudl_st · Structure no. 000000000023807

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,384
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Main Street over Jackson Branch is a concrete culvert carrying South Main Street over Jackson Branch in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 15,384 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,153 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

CarriesSouth Main Street
CrossesJackson Branch
Location0.04 Inds Av 0.06 Dudl_st
RouteState Highway 86
Coordinates36.56991, -79.40479
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,384 (2022)
Projected traffic17,153 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 South Main Street over Jackson Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Main Street over Jackson Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does South Main Street over Jackson Branch carry?

About 15,384 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South Main Street over Jackson Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns South Main Street over Jackson Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.