Lyons Fork Rd. over Cranes Nest River
FairDickenson County, Virginia · .00 to Wise CO&.00 FR R72 · Structure no. 000000000005864
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 144
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lyons Fork Rd. over Cranes Nest River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lyons Fork Rd. over Cranes Nest River in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 161 by 2045. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lyons Fork Rd. over Cranes Nest River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Lyons Fork Rd. over Cranes Nest 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Lyons Fork Rd. over Cranes Nest River carry?
About 144 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Lyons Fork Rd. over Cranes Nest River?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Lyons Fork Rd. over Cranes Nest River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.