US Bridges

Oak Hill Road over Unnamed Tributary

PoorClosed to traffic

Petersburg city, Virginia · 0006AMHERT DR0005PARK Ave · Structure no. 000000000023760

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1989 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Hill Road over Unnamed Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Oak Hill Road over Unnamed Tributary in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Hill Road
CrossesUnnamed Tributary
Location0006AMHERT DR0005PARK Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPetersburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.19541, -77.37811
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic500 (1989)
Projected traffic700 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 Oak Hill Road over Unnamed Tributary built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Hill Road over Unnamed Tributary 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Hill Road over Unnamed Tributary carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oak Hill Road over Unnamed Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Oak Hill Road over Unnamed Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.