US Bridges

Hoot Owl Rd. over Levisa River

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · .06MFR1009;.0MTO460 · Structure no. 000000000003860

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
838
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoot Owl Rd. over Levisa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hoot Owl Rd. over Levisa River in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 838 vehicles a day, projected to reach 964 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesHoot Owl Rd.
CrossesLevisa River
Location.06MFR1009;.0MTO460
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27128, -82.10776
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2015)
Projected traffic964 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$89.7 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoot Owl Rd. over Levisa River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoot Owl 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hoot Owl Rd. over Levisa River carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Hoot Owl Rd. over Levisa River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hoot Owl Rd. over Levisa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.