Little Prater Road over Levisa Fork of Sandy Riv
FairBuchanan County, Virginia · 2.2 to End Mn & at R460 · Structure no. 000000000003861
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,610
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Prater Road over Levisa Fork of Sandy Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Prater Road over Levisa Fork of Sandy Riv in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,803 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Prater Road over Levisa Fork of Sandy Riv built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Prater Road over Levisa Fork of Sandy Riv 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Little Prater Road over Levisa Fork of Sandy Riv carry?
About 1,610 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Little Prater Road over Levisa Fork of Sandy Riv?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Little Prater Road over Levisa Fork of Sandy Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.