US Bridges

Rt. 501 over Ivy Creek

Fair

Lynchburg city, Virginia · 0112RTE221 0243RTE501BU · Structure no. 000000000020591

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,848
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt. 501 over Ivy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt. 501 over Ivy 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 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 13,848 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,977 by 2042. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRt. 501
CrossesIvy Creek
Location0112RTE221 0243RTE501BU
RouteU.S. Route 501
CountyLynchburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.41204, -79.23183
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,848 (2022)
Projected traffic14,977 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt. 501 over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt. 501 over Ivy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rt. 501 over Ivy Creek carry?

About 13,848 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rt. 501 over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Rt. 501 over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.