US Bridges

Webb Branch Rd. over Levisa River

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · .40END684;.10TORT460 · Structure no. 000000000003971

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
896
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webb Branch Rd. over Levisa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Webb Branch Rd. over Levisa River in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 896 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,559 by 2045. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWebb Branch Rd.
CrossesLevisa River
Location.40END684;.10TORT460
RouteCounty Highway 684
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.22459, -82.04018
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic896 (2008)
Projected traffic1,559 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Webb Branch Rd. over Levisa River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Webb Branch Rd. over Levisa River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Webb Branch Rd. over Levisa River carry?

About 896 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Webb Branch Rd. over Levisa River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Webb Branch Rd. over Levisa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.