US Bridges

Sycamore Road over Levisa River

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · .0MFRENDMAINT.;.1MTORT460 · Structure no. 000000000003996

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore Road over Levisa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sycamore Road over Levisa River in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 196 vehicles a day, projected to reach 208 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSycamore Road
CrossesLevisa River
Location.0MFRENDMAINT.;.1MTORT460
RouteCounty Highway 732
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24182, -82.10281
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.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2008)
Projected traffic208 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 Sycamore Road over Levisa River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycamore Road 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 Sycamore Road over Levisa River carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Sycamore Road over Levisa River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore Road over Levisa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.