US Bridges

Lesters Fork Road over Lesters Fork

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 1.8 to R643; at R651 · Structure no. 000000000003939

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,061
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lesters Fork Road over Lesters Fork is a concrete slab carrying Lesters Fork Road over Lesters Fork in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLesters Fork Road
CrossesLesters Fork
Location1.8 to R643; at R651
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.39804, -82.03017
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$100.1 million (2031 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lesters Fork Road over Lesters Fork built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lesters Fork Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lesters Fork Road over Lesters Fork carry?

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

How long is Lesters Fork Road over Lesters Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lesters Fork Road over Lesters Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.