US Bridges

Lurich ROAD/649 over East River

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 00.06 T-648; 00.02 T-704 · Structure no. 000000000008447

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
336 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lurich ROAD/649 over East River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lurich ROAD/649 over East River in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 214 vehicles a day, projected to reach 244 by 2045. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLurich ROAD/649
CrossesEast River
Location00.06 T-648; 00.02 T-704
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.3688, -80.86731
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2017)
Projected traffic244 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Lurich ROAD/649 over East River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lurich ROAD/649 over East River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Lurich ROAD/649 over East River carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Lurich ROAD/649 over East River?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lurich ROAD/649 over East River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.