US Bridges

Oldlesters Fk RD over Lesters Fork

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.3 FR 650 & 2.70 to 675 · Structure no. 000000000003948

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
893
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oldlesters Fk RD over Lesters Fork is a concrete slab carrying Oldlesters Fk RD over Lesters Fork in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 893 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,027 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesOldlesters Fk RD
CrossesLesters Fork
Location0.3 FR 650 & 2.70 to 675
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.35364, -82.04967
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 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 length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic893 (2015)
Projected traffic1,027 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oldlesters Fk RD over Lesters Fork built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oldlesters Fk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Oldlesters Fk RD over Lesters Fork carry?

About 893 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Oldlesters Fk RD over Lesters Fork?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Oldlesters Fk RD over Lesters Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.