US Bridges

Old Rocklick Rd. over Rocklick Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 2.6 M to 691&3.8 M FR 670 · Structure no. 000000000003922

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,091
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Rocklick Rd. over Rocklick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Rocklick Rd. over Rocklick Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,091 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,216 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Rocklick Rd.
CrossesRocklick Creek
Location2.6 M to 691&3.8 M FR 670
RouteCounty Highway 645
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.388, -82.15824
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,091 (2022)
Projected traffic1,216 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$134.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Rocklick Rd. over Rocklick Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Rocklick Rd. over Rocklick Creek 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 Rocklick Rd. over Rocklick Creek carry?

About 1,091 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Rocklick Rd. over Rocklick Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Old Rocklick Rd. over Rocklick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.