US Bridges

Layne Hollow Road over Lick Fork

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · .01 to R703&.69 FR Wise · Structure no. 000000000005877

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Layne Hollow Road over Lick Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Layne Hollow Road over Lick Fork in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 172 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLayne Hollow Road
CrossesLick Fork
Location.01 to R703&.69 FR Wise
RouteCounty Highway 665
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08512, -82.50344
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2021)
Projected traffic172 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$145.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Layne Hollow Road over Lick Fork built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Layne Hollow Road over Lick 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Layne Hollow Road over Lick Fork carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Layne Hollow Road over Lick Fork?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Layne Hollow Road over Lick Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.