US Bridges

Lithia Road / 640 over Ellis Run

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.05-RTE643;1.55-RTE646 · Structure no. 000000000003431

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
383
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lithia Road / 640 over Ellis Run is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lithia Road / 640 over Ellis Run in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 383 vehicles a day, projected to reach 439 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLithia Road / 640
CrossesEllis Run
Location0.05-RTE643;1.55-RTE646
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.49154, -79.73609
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2016)
Projected traffic439 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$197.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lithia Road / 640 over Ellis Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lithia Road / 640 over Ellis 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lithia Road / 640 over Ellis Run carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Lithia Road / 640 over Ellis Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Lithia Road / 640 over Ellis Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.