Hill Street over Blackwater Creek
FairLynchburg city, Virginia · 0025BDWAY ST 0009LGHE RD · Structure no. 000000000020515
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,831
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hill Street over Blackwater Creek is a concrete frame carrying Hill Street over Blackwater Creek in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4,831 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,053 by 2045. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 36 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Hill Street over Blackwater Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hill Street over Blackwater 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Hill Street over Blackwater Creek carry?
About 4,831 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hill Street over Blackwater Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Hill Street over Blackwater Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.