Lime Kiln Road over Woods Creek
PoorPosted for loadLexington city, Virginia · 0001H Suckl H0002MCCLAU S · Structure no. 000000000020473
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,031
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lime Kiln Road over Woods Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lime Kiln Road over Woods Creek in Lexington city, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,031 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,627 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lime Kiln Road over Woods Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lime Kiln Road over Woods Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Lime Kiln Road over Woods Creek carry?
About 2,031 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lime Kiln Road over Woods Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lime Kiln Road over Woods Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.