US Bridges

Retnag Road over Stream

Fair

Petersburg city, Virginia · 0010N Park DR0010S Park D · Structure no. 000000000021081

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1989 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Retnag Road over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Retnag Road over Stream in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRetnag Road
CrossesStream
Location0010N Park DR0010S Park D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPetersburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.19239, -77.38078
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
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 traffic200 (1989)
Projected traffic280 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Retnag Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Retnag Road over Stream 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Retnag Road over Stream carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Retnag Road over Stream?

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

Who owns Retnag Road over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.