Route 501 over Dreaming Creek
FairLynchburg city, Virginia · .84-460BUS/.39-GRAVESMILL · Structure no. 000000000020561
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,235
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 501 over Dreaming Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 501 over Dreaming 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 47,235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68,963 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.
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 Route 501 over Dreaming Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 501 over Dreaming 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Route 501 over Dreaming Creek carry?
About 47,235 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 501 over Dreaming Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Route 501 over Dreaming Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.