US Bridges

Old Kent. Turnpike over Levisa River

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 2.4 to R634 &0.0 R460 · Structure no. 000000000003867

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Kent. Turnpike over Levisa River is a concrete culvert carrying Old Kent. Turnpike 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 470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 540 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Kent. Turnpike
CrossesLevisa River
Location2.4 to R634 &0.0 R460
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.17347, -81.94125
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2015)
Projected traffic540 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$92.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Kent. Turnpike over Levisa River built?

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

What condition is Old Kent. Turnpike 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Kent. Turnpike over Levisa River carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Old Kent. Turnpike over Levisa River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old Kent. Turnpike over Levisa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.