US Bridges

Timberlake Road WB over 501

Fair

Lynchburg city, Virginia · 0018WCL LYNCH0274BEDFO CO · Structure no. 000000000020575

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,811
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timberlake Road WB over 501 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Timberlake Road WB over 501 in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 61 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 5 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 8,811 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,864 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTimberlake Road WB
Crosses501
Location0018WCL LYNCH0274BEDFO CO
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyLynchburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36618, -79.20357
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,811 (2022)
Projected traffic12,864 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$369.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Timberlake Road WB over 501 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Timberlake Road WB over 501 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Timberlake Road WB over 501 carry?

About 8,811 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Timberlake Road WB over 501?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Timberlake Road WB over 501?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.