US Bridges

SR-780 Shifty Lane over Mcclure River

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · .10FR RT.63;.01 to RT.783 · Structure no. 000000000005901

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-780 Shifty Lane over Mcclure River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR-780 Shifty Lane over Mcclure River in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2045. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-780 Shifty Lane
CrossesMcclure River
Location.10FR RT.63;.01 to RT.783
RouteCounty Highway 780
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.15829, -82.37492
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 SR-780 Shifty Lane over Mcclure River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-780 Shifty Lane over Mcclure 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-780 Shifty Lane over Mcclure River carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR-780 Shifty Lane over Mcclure River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR-780 Shifty Lane over Mcclure River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.