US Bridges

Ebl Timberlake Rd. over Route 501

Fair

Lynchburg city, Virginia · 0014126 0214CAMPBE C · Structure no. 000000000020577

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,562
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Timberlake Rd. over Route 501 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Timberlake Rd. over Route 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 16,562 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,182 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEbl Timberlake Rd.
CrossesRoute 501
Location0014126 0214CAMPBE C
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyLynchburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36613, -79.20338
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,562 (2022)
Projected traffic24,182 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$331.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebl Timberlake Rd. over Route 501 built?

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

What condition is Ebl Timberlake Rd. over Route 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 Ebl Timberlake Rd. over Route 501 carry?

About 16,562 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ebl Timberlake Rd. over Route 501?

The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Timberlake Rd. over Route 501?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.