US Bridges

Reusens Road over Pigeon Creek

Good

Lynchburg city, Virginia · .04 Selene ST / .32 Hydro · Structure no. 000000000025760

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reusens Road over Pigeon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Reusens Road over Pigeon Creek in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long.

CarriesReusens Road
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location.04 Selene ST / .32 Hydro
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.44762, -79.17976
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2014)
Projected traffic350 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Reusens Road over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reusens Road over Pigeon 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Reusens Road over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Reusens Road over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Reusens Road over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.