US Bridges

Old Lesters Fk Rd. over Left Fork Lester Fork

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.65 to R675&2.35 FR R650 · Structure no. 000000000024689

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
297
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lesters Fk Rd. over Left Fork Lester Fork is a concrete slab carrying Old Lesters Fk Rd. over Left Fork Lester Fork in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 297 vehicles a day, projected to reach 446 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Lesters Fk Rd.
CrossesLeft Fork Lester Fork
Location0.65 to R675&2.35 FR R650
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.37484, -82.02361
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2015)
Projected traffic446 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Fk Rd. over Left Fork Lester Fork built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Lesters Fk Rd. over Left Fork Lester 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 September 2024.

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

About 297 vehicles per day (2015 count).

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

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Lesters Fk Rd. over Left Fork Lester Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.