US Bridges

Route 0000 over Sam Lions TR O Mulb Ck

Fair

Martinsville city, Virginia · 0005HUNT R RD0005CO Clb D · Structure no. 000000000020631

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0000 over Sam Lions TR O Mulb Ck is a steel arch - deck carrying Route 0000 over Sam Lions TR O Mulb Ck in Martinsville city, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0000
CrossesSam Lions TR O Mulb Ck
Location0005HUNT R RD0005CO Clb D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMartinsville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.65844, -79.83678
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1980)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Route 0000 over Sam Lions TR O Mulb Ck built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0000 over Sam Lions TR O Mulb Ck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0000 over Sam Lions TR O Mulb Ck carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Route 0000 over Sam Lions TR O Mulb Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0000 over Sam Lions TR O Mulb Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.