US Bridges

Rock Lick Road over Lick Creek

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · .14 to R670 & .26 to R679 · Structure no. 000000000027828

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 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 culvert carrying Rock Lick Road over Lick Creek in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 136 vehicles a day, projected to reach 152 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRock Lick Road
CrossesLick Creek
Location.14 to R670 & .26 to R679
RouteCounty Highway 671
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.15077, -82.28409
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2021)
Projected traffic152 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$312 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock Lick Road over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 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 March 2024.

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 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Lick Road over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.