US Bridges

Bull Creek Road over Levisa River

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 1.0 FR R601 & at R460 · Structure no. 000000000003850

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,839
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bull Creek Road over Levisa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bull Creek Road over Levisa River in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,839 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesBull Creek Road
CrossesLevisa River
Location1.0 FR R601 & at R460
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.31159, -82.16527
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,839 (2022)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$307.6 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bull Creek Road over Levisa River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bull Creek Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bull Creek Road over Levisa River carry?

About 1,839 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bull Creek Road over Levisa River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bull Creek Road over Levisa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.