US Bridges

R252 SE Access RD over Lewis Creek

Good

Staunton city, Virginia · .01M R252 - .10M Dead End · Structure no. 000000000025058

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

R252 SE Access RD over Lewis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying R252 SE Access RD over Lewis Creek in Staunton city, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesR252 SE Access RD
CrossesLewis Creek
Location.01M R252 - .10M Dead End
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.13286, -79.08911
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1998)
Projected traffic25 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 R252 SE Access RD over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is R252 SE Access RD over Lewis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does R252 SE Access RD over Lewis Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is R252 SE Access RD over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns R252 SE Access RD over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.