US Bridges

Route 839 over Covenant Church RD

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 0.29 FR 612; 0.24 to End · Structure no. 000000000010999

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 839 over Covenant Church RD is a steel culvert carrying Route 839 over Covenant Church RD in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 839
CrossesCovenant Church RD
Location0.29 FR 612; 0.24 to End
RouteCounty Highway 839
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.68151, -82.97807
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic66 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Route 839 over Covenant Church RD built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 839 over Covenant Church RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Route 839 over Covenant Church RD carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Route 839 over Covenant Church RD?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Route 839 over Covenant Church RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.