US Bridges

Lee Highway F055 over Renick Run

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 2.68-RTE614; 2.66-RKBR CO · Structure no. 000000000003140

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
880
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Highway F055 over Renick Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Lee Highway F055 over Renick Run in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 880 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,338 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Highway F055
CrossesRenick Run
Location2.68-RTE614; 2.66-RKBR CO
RouteInterstate 0F055
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.58913, -79.63498
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2019)
Projected traffic1,338 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$223.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Highway F055 over Renick Run built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Highway F055 over Renick 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Highway F055 over Renick Run carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lee Highway F055 over Renick Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Highway F055 over Renick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.