US Bridges

Graham Road over Lieutenant Run

Fair

Petersburg city, Virginia · .04 Jef Pl .04 W Roy Smit · Structure no. 000000000021097

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,207
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graham Road over Lieutenant Run is a concrete culvert carrying Graham Road over Lieutenant Run in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,207 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,921 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGraham Road
CrossesLieutenant Run
Location.04 Jef Pl .04 W Roy Smit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPetersburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21801, -77.39329
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,207 (2022)
Projected traffic6,921 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Graham Road over Lieutenant Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graham Road over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Graham Road over Lieutenant Run carry?

About 6,207 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Graham Road over Lieutenant Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Graham Road over Lieutenant Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.