US Bridges

Old Lesters Fork over Bushy Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 2.05 to R675&0.95 to R650 · Structure no. 000000000023339

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
311
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lesters Fork over Bushy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Lesters Fork over Bushy Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 311 vehicles a day, projected to reach 358 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesOld Lesters Fork
CrossesBushy Creek
Location2.05 to R675&0.95 to R650
RouteCounty Highway 651
Coordinates37.38757, -82.03242
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Old Lesters Fork over Bushy Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Lesters Fork over Bushy Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Old Lesters Fork over Bushy Creek carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Old Lesters Fork over Bushy Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Lesters Fork over Bushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.