US Bridges

Old Lesters Fk Rd. over Lesters Fork

PoorPosted for load

Buchanan County, Virginia · 2.0 to R675&1.0 FR R650N · Structure no. 000000000003949

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
311
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lesters Fk Rd. over Lesters Fork is a concrete slab carrying Old Lesters Fk Rd. over Lesters Fork in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 311 vehicles a day, projected to reach 358 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Lesters Fk Rd.
CrossesLesters Fork
Location2.0 to R675&1.0 FR R650N
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.38554, -82.03298
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2015)
Projected traffic358 by 2045
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$264.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Lesters Fk Rd. over Lesters Fork built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Lesters Fk Rd. over Lesters Fork 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 February 2024.

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

About 311 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Old Lesters Fk Rd. over Lesters Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Lesters Fk Rd. over Lesters Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.