US Bridges

Poplar Creek Rd. over Levisa River

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 2.53 RT615; 0.0 RT460 · Structure no. 000000000003836

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
858
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Creek Rd. over Levisa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poplar Creek Rd. over Levisa River in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 858 vehicles a day, projected to reach 957 by 2045. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPoplar Creek Rd.
CrossesLevisa River
Location2.53 RT615; 0.0 RT460
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30667, -82.15606
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry5: 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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic858 (2022)
Projected traffic957 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$221 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar Creek Rd. over Levisa River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Creek Rd. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Poplar Creek Rd. over Levisa River carry?

About 858 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Poplar Creek Rd. over Levisa River?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Creek Rd. over Levisa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.