US Bridges

Rock Lick Road over Lick Creek

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · 0.0 FR R670& .40 to R679 · Structure no. 000000000024796

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Lick Road over Lick Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rock Lick Road over Lick Creek in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 136 vehicles a day, projected to reach 152 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRock Lick Road
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.0 FR R670& .40 to R679
RouteCounty Highway 671
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.15238, -82.28557
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2021)
Projected traffic152 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock Lick Road over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Lick Road over Lick 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 February 2025.

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

About 136 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Rock Lick Road over Lick Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Lick Road over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.