Old Rocklick Rd. over Levisa River
PoorBuchanan County, Virginia · 0.0 RT.460;.01 RT.700 · Structure no. 000000000003924
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 220 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Rocklick Rd. over Levisa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Rocklick Rd. over Levisa River in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 59 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Old Rocklick Rd. over Levisa River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Old Rocklick Rd. over Levisa River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Old Rocklick Rd. over Levisa River carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is Old Rocklick Rd. over Levisa River?
The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Rocklick Rd. over Levisa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.