US Bridges

Riverside Dr. over Levisa River

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 9.9 to R83;7.8 to Taze.Co · Structure no. 000000000003820

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,824
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Dr. over Levisa River is a concrete culvert carrying Riverside Dr. over Levisa River in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 4,824 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,379 by 2045. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverside Dr.
CrossesLevisa River
Location9.9 to R83;7.8 to Taze.Co
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20419, -81.97182
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,824 (2022)
Projected traffic5,379 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Riverside Dr. over Levisa River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Dr. over Levisa River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Riverside Dr. over Levisa River carry?

About 4,824 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Dr. over Levisa River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Riverside Dr. over Levisa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.