US Bridges

Lick Branch Road over Lick Branch

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Virginia · 0.00 Fr. 687;0.95 to 686 · Structure no. 000000000010928

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
229
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lick Branch Road over Lick Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lick Branch Road over Lick Branch in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 51 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 229 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLick Branch Road
CrossesLick Branch
Location0.00 Fr. 687;0.95 to 686
RouteCounty Highway 685
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62336, -83.45624
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2022)
Projected traffic255 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Lick Branch Road over Lick Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Lick Branch Road over Lick Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lick Branch Road over Lick Branch carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lick Branch Road over Lick Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lick Branch Road over Lick Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.