US Bridges

Smith Lake Road over Rugg Ck

Good

Martinsville city, Virginia · 0050FOREST ST0050SCL · Structure no. 000000000020633

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Lake Road over Rugg Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Smith Lake Road over Rugg Ck in Martinsville city, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 460 vehicles a day, projected to reach 620 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesSmith Lake Road
CrossesRugg Ck
Location0050FOREST ST0050SCL
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.67146, -79.87194
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2018)
Projected traffic620 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Lake Road over Rugg Ck built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Lake Road over Rugg Ck 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 Smith Lake Road over Rugg Ck carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Smith Lake Road over Rugg Ck?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Lake Road over Rugg Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.