US Bridges

Central Shop Rd. over Levisa Fork

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.0-R.460EBL;0.0-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000029685

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Shop Rd. over Levisa Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Shop Rd. over Levisa Fork in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Shop Rd.
CrossesLevisa Fork
Location0.0-R.460EBL;0.0-DEAD End
RouteCity Street 5105
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.2176, -82.01476
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic90 by 2041
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

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$672 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Shop Rd. over Levisa Fork built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Central Shop Rd. over Levisa 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Central Shop Rd. over Levisa Fork carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Central Shop Rd. over Levisa Fork?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Central Shop Rd. over Levisa Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.