US Bridges

Blackwater RD 668 over Lick Run

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 4.05 Rt 460; 0.55 Rt 709 · Structure no. 000000000002783

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
296
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackwater RD 668 over Lick Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blackwater RD 668 over Lick Run in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 296 vehicles a day, projected to reach 351 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBlackwater RD 668
CrossesLick Run
Location4.05 Rt 460; 0.55 Rt 709
RouteCounty Highway 668
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25473, -79.35471
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2016)
Projected traffic351 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blackwater RD 668 over Lick Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blackwater RD 668 over Lick Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Blackwater RD 668 over Lick Run carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Blackwater RD 668 over Lick Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Blackwater RD 668 over Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.