US Bridges

Route 618 over Levisa River

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.6 FR 460; 1.65 to 634 · Structure no. 000000000003866

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 618 over Levisa River is a concrete slab carrying Route 618 over Levisa River in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 66 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 470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 540 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 618
CrossesLevisa River
Location0.6 FR 460; 1.65 to 634
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.16516, -81.94046
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating97 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2015)
Projected traffic540 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 618 over Levisa River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Route 618 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 Route 618 over Levisa River carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Route 618 over Levisa River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Route 618 over Levisa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.