US Bridges

Rock Lick Road over Frying Pan Creek

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · 0.79 Fr. 679; 0.01 to 80 · Structure no. 000000000023746

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Lick Road over Frying Pan Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rock Lick Road over Frying Pan Creek in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 253 vehicles a day, projected to reach 261 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRock Lick Road
CrossesFrying Pan Creek
Location0.79 Fr. 679; 0.01 to 80
RouteCounty Highway 671
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.15384, -82.2457
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 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 rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2021)
Projected traffic261 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Rock Lick Road over Frying Pan Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Lick Road over Frying Pan 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rock Lick Road over Frying Pan Creek carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Rock Lick Road over Frying Pan Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Lick Road over Frying Pan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.