501 Business over Fishing Creek
FairLynchburg city, Virginia · 0118128 000829 · Structure no. 000000000020574
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,519
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
501 Business over Fishing Creek is a concrete frame carrying 501 Business over Fishing Creek in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 8,519 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,499 by 2045. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 501 Business over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is 501 Business over Fishing 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 501 Business over Fishing Creek carry?
About 8,519 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 501 Business over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns 501 Business over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.