US Bridges

LESTERRD./RTE.739 over Stream

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 1.00 Rt 750; 0.20 Rt 742 · Structure no. 000000000007615

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LESTERRD./RTE.739 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying LESTERRD./RTE.739 over Stream in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 167 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLESTERRD./RTE.739
CrossesStream
Location1.00 Rt 750; 0.20 Rt 742
RouteCounty Highway 739
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.96653, -80.45545
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2017)
Projected traffic167 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LESTERRD./RTE.739 over Stream built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is LESTERRD./RTE.739 over Stream 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does LESTERRD./RTE.739 over Stream carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is LESTERRD./RTE.739 over Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns LESTERRD./RTE.739 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.