US Bridges

Big Hill Rd. over N Fork Powell River

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 0.01 Fr. 421; 1.60 to 631 · Structure no. 000000000010843

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
399
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Hill Rd. over N Fork Powell River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Hill Rd. over N Fork Powell River in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 399 vehicles a day, projected to reach 445 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Hill Rd.
CrossesN Fork Powell River
Location0.01 Fr. 421; 1.60 to 631
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75352, -83.00957
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2022)
Projected traffic445 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Big Hill Rd. over N Fork Powell River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Hill Rd. over N Fork Powell 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Big Hill Rd. over N Fork Powell River carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Big Hill Rd. over N Fork Powell River?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Big Hill Rd. over N Fork Powell River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.