US Bridges

SR74 (coeburn Ave) over Lost Creek

Fair

Norton city, Virginia · 0.23 MI to Int Rt 58A · Structure no. 000000000022456

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,730
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR74 (coeburn Ave) over Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR74 (coeburn 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 2,730 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,044 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR74 (coeburn Ave)
CrossesLost Creek
Location0.23 MI to Int Rt 58A
RouteState Highway 74
CountyNorton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93599, -82.62033
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,730 (2022)
Projected traffic3,044 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 SR74 (coeburn Ave) over Lost Creek built?

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

What condition is SR74 (coeburn 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 SR74 (coeburn Ave) over Lost Creek carry?

About 2,730 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR74 (coeburn Ave) over Lost Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR74 (coeburn Ave) over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.