Harvard Street over Burton Creek
GoodLynchburg city, Virginia · .07 29/.35 Wards Ferry RD · Structure no. 000000000020563
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,027
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harvard Street over Burton Creek is a steel culvert carrying Harvard Street over Burton Creek in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 56 years old, older 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 11,027 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,099 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harvard Street over Burton Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Harvard Street over Burton Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Harvard Street over Burton Creek carry?
About 11,027 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Harvard Street over Burton Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).
Who owns Harvard Street over Burton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.