US Bridges

Lower Georges Fork over Esteep Branch

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · .02 Fr. R83& 2.70 to R631 · Structure no. 000000000005848

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
569
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Georges Fork over Esteep Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lower Georges Fork over Esteep Branch in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 569 vehicles a day, projected to reach 837 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLower Georges Fork
CrossesEsteep Branch
Location.02 Fr. R83& 2.70 to R631
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.14864, -82.4891
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic569 (2021)
Projected traffic837 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lower Georges Fork over Esteep Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Georges Fork over Esteep Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Lower Georges Fork over Esteep Branch carry?

About 569 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lower Georges Fork over Esteep Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Lower Georges Fork over Esteep Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.