US Bridges

Wythe Street over Brickhouse Run

Fair

Petersburg city, Virginia · 0.07 to Guarantee Street · Structure no. 000000000021107

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,489
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wythe Street over Brickhouse Run is a concrete culvert carrying Wythe Street over Brickhouse Run in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 4,489 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,006 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWythe Street
CrossesBrickhouse Run
Location0.07 to Guarantee Street
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyPetersburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.22451, -77.41178
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,489 (2022)
Projected traffic5,006 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wythe Street over Brickhouse Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wythe Street over Brickhouse 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 Wythe Street over Brickhouse Run carry?

About 4,489 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wythe Street over Brickhouse Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wythe Street over Brickhouse Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.