US Bridges

Campbell Avenue over Fishing Creek

Good

Lynchburg city, Virginia · 004012th ST 0124128 · Structure no. 000000000028108

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,633
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campbell Avenue over Fishing Creek is a concrete frame carrying Campbell Avenue over Fishing Creek in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8,633 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,725 by 2045. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCampbell Avenue
CrossesFishing Creek
Location004012th ST 0124128
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLynchburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.39776, -79.15291
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,633 (2022)
Projected traffic11,725 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$758.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Campbell Avenue over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campbell Avenue over Fishing 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 Campbell Avenue over Fishing Creek carry?

About 8,633 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Campbell Avenue over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Campbell Avenue over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.