Rt. 501 over Cheese Creek
GoodLynchburg city, Virginia · 0204RTE221 0160RTE501BU · Structure no. 000000000020589
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,635
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt. 501 over Cheese Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rt. 501 over Cheese Creek in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 13,635 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,452 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt. 501 over Cheese Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt. 501 over Cheese 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 Rt. 501 over Cheese Creek carry?
About 13,635 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Rt. 501 over Cheese Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns Rt. 501 over Cheese Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.