Lick Creek Road over Russell Fork River
FairDickenson County, Virginia · 0.10 Fr. 80; 0.05 to 670 · Structure no. 000000000005837
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 205 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,478
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lick Creek Road over Russell Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lick Creek Road over Russell Fork River in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 66 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 1,478 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,648 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lick Creek Road over Russell Fork River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Lick Creek Road over Russell Fork 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Lick Creek Road over Russell Fork River carry?
About 1,478 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lick Creek Road over Russell Fork River?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Lick Creek Road over Russell Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.