US Bridges

Spillway Bridge over Lake Spillway

FairPosted for load

Dickenson County, Virginia · J.W. Flannagan Lake · Structure no. CEPORHVA1046501

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Spillway Bridge over Lake Spillway is a concrete tee beam carrying Spillway Bridge over Lake Spillway in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSpillway Bridge
CrossesLake Spillway
LocationJ.W. Flannagan Lake
RouteState Highway 739
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.22854, -82.34812
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic450 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$570,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spillway Bridge over Lake Spillway built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spillway Bridge over Lake Spillway 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Spillway Bridge over Lake Spillway carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spillway Bridge over Lake Spillway?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Spillway Bridge over Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).