North Main Street over Metcalf Branch
FairEmporia city, Virginia · 0.7 MI to RTE 663 · Structure no. 000000000031808
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Main Street over Metcalf Branch is a concrete culvert carrying North Main Street over Metcalf Branch in Emporia city, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 9,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,106 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 67 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Main Street over Metcalf Branch built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Main Street over Metcalf Branch 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does North Main Street over Metcalf Branch carry?
About 9,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is North Main Street over Metcalf Branch?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns North Main Street over Metcalf Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.