US Bridges

Graves Mill Road over Dreaming Creek

Good

Lynchburg city, Virginia · .08 L.Bowen DR .2 Old Mil · Structure no. 000000000027258

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,391
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graves Mill Road over Dreaming Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Graves Mill Road over Dreaming Creek in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,391 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,202 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGraves Mill Road
CrossesDreaming Creek
Location.08 L.Bowen DR .2 Old Mil
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.37445, -79.21201
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,391 (2022)
Projected traffic7,202 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Graves Mill Road over Dreaming Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graves Mill Road over Dreaming 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Graves Mill Road over Dreaming Creek carry?

About 5,391 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Graves Mill Road over Dreaming Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Graves Mill Road over Dreaming Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.