US Bridges

Lesters Fork Rd. over Lesters Fork

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 1.7 to R651N-2.8TO R651S · Structure no. 000000000003935

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,061
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lesters Fork Rd. over Lesters Fork is a concrete slab carrying Lesters Fork Rd. over Lesters Fork in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,183 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLesters Fork Rd.
CrossesLesters Fork
Location1.7 to R651N-2.8TO R651S
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.38325, -82.0511
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2022)
Projected traffic1,183 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$67.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lesters Fork Rd. over Lesters Fork built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lesters Fork Rd. over Lesters Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lesters Fork Rd. over Lesters Fork carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lesters Fork Rd. over Lesters Fork?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lesters Fork Rd. over Lesters Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.