US Bridges

Lilly Pond Road over Dragon Run

Fair

King and Queen County, Virginia · Essex- King & Queen Line · Structure no. 000000000010607

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lilly Pond Road over Dragon Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lilly Pond Road over Dragon Run in King and Queen County, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLilly Pond Road
CrossesDragon Run
LocationEssex- King & Queen Line
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyKing and Queen County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.78196, -76.87627
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic61 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$25 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lilly Pond Road over Dragon Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Lilly Pond Road over Dragon Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lilly Pond Road over Dragon Run carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lilly Pond Road over Dragon Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lilly Pond Road over Dragon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.