US Bridges

Kentucky Ave. over Lost Creek

Fair

Norton city, Virginia · 0.89 MI from Int. Rt 23 · Structure no. 000000000022452

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,045
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kentucky Ave. over Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kentucky Ave. over Lost Creek in Norton city, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,045 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKentucky Ave.
CrossesLost Creek
Location0.89 MI from Int. Rt 23
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93307, -82.62244
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,045 (2022)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kentucky Ave. over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kentucky Ave. over Lost Creek 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 Kentucky Ave. over Lost Creek carry?

About 2,045 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kentucky Ave. over Lost Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Kentucky Ave. over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.