US Bridges

Defense Road over Branch Lieutenant Run

Fair

Petersburg city, Virginia · .24 Baylor LN .39 Johnson · Structure no. 000000000021096

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,272
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Defense Road over Branch Lieutenant Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Defense Road over Branch Lieutenant Run in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 4,272 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,763 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDefense Road
CrossesBranch Lieutenant Run
Location.24 Baylor LN .39 Johnson
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPetersburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20241, -77.40553
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,272 (2022)
Projected traffic4,763 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Defense Road over Branch Lieutenant Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Defense Road over Branch Lieutenant Run 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 Defense Road over Branch Lieutenant Run carry?

About 4,272 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Defense Road over Branch Lieutenant Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Defense Road over Branch Lieutenant Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.