US Bridges

Wellmore Hollow RD over Levisa Fork

PoorPosted for load

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.0-RT.460; 0.20-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000029684

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellmore Hollow RD over Levisa Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wellmore Hollow RD over Levisa Fork in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesWellmore Hollow RD
CrossesLevisa Fork
Location0.0-RT.460; 0.20-DEAD End
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28213, -82.11456
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$131 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wellmore Hollow RD over Levisa Fork built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wellmore Hollow RD over Levisa 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 2025.

How much traffic does Wellmore Hollow RD over Levisa Fork carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Wellmore Hollow RD over Levisa Fork?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Wellmore Hollow RD over Levisa Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.