US Bridges

Florida Avenue over Fishing Creek

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Lynchburg city, Virginia · .39-RT.501/1.67-MAIN St. · Structure no. 000000000029936

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florida Avenue over Fishing Creek is a concrete slab carrying Florida Avenue over Fishing Creek in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,228 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFlorida Avenue
CrossesFishing Creek
Location.39-RT.501/1.67-MAIN St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLynchburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.39632, -79.13822
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2021)
Projected traffic3,228 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Florida Avenue over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Florida 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Florida Avenue over Fishing Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Florida Avenue over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Florida Avenue over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.