US Bridges

Sycamore Street over Lieutenant Run

Poor

Petersburg city, Virginia · 0.07 to Virginia Avenue · Structure no. 000000000021185

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,965
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore Street over Lieutenant Run is a concrete culvert carrying Sycamore Street over Lieutenant Run in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,965 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,996 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSycamore Street
CrossesLieutenant Run
Location0.07 to Virginia Avenue
RouteU.S. Route 301
Coordinates37.214, -77.3981
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic8,965 (2022)
Projected traffic9,996 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Sycamore Street over Lieutenant Run built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycamore Street over Lieutenant Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Sycamore Street over Lieutenant Run carry?

About 8,965 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sycamore Street over Lieutenant Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Sycamore Street over Lieutenant Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.