US Bridges

Crooked Spur RD over Lick Run

FairPosted for load

Bath County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 634 - 0.30 Rt 689 · Structure no. 000000000002529

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
199
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crooked Spur RD over Lick Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Crooked Spur RD over Lick Run in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 199 vehicles a day, projected to reach 229 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCrooked Spur RD
CrossesLick Run
Location0.10 Rt 634 - 0.30 Rt 689
RouteCounty Highway 633
CountyBath County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.98955, -79.62019
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2018)
Projected traffic229 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crooked Spur RD over Lick Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crooked Spur RD over Lick 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 Crooked Spur RD over Lick Run carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Crooked Spur RD over Lick Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Crooked Spur RD over Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.