US Bridges

Frog Level Road over Lick Branch

GoodPosted for load

Lee County, Virginia · .25 FR 685 - .20 to 58 · Structure no. 000000000010930

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
879
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frog Level Road over Lick Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frog Level Road over Lick Branch in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 879 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,283 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFrog Level Road
CrossesLick Branch
Location.25 FR 685 - .20 to 58
RouteCounty Highway 687
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62807, -83.45893
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic879 (2022)
Projected traffic1,283 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$130 million (2036 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frog Level Road over Lick Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frog Level Road over Lick Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

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

About 879 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Frog Level Road over Lick Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Frog Level Road over Lick Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.