US Bridges

Lyons Fork Road over Lyons Fork Creek

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · 0.20 Fr. 72; 1.00 to End · Structure no. 000000000005863

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyons Fork Road over Lyons Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lyons Fork Road over Lyons Fork Creek in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 80 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 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLyons Fork Road
CrossesLyons Fork Creek
Location0.20 Fr. 72; 1.00 to End
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.04364, -82.49183
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
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

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 Lyons Fork Road over Lyons Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Lyons Fork Road over Lyons Fork Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lyons Fork Road over Lyons Fork Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lyons Fork Road over Lyons Fork Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lyons Fork Road over Lyons Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.