US Bridges

Rte. 781 over Lick Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.40-RTE655; 1.50-RTE708 · Structure no. 000000000029929

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
451
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 781 over Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rte. 781 over Lick Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 451 vehicles a day, projected to reach 507 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRte. 781
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.40-RTE655; 1.50-RTE708
RouteCounty Highway 781
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23211, -80.53878
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2020)
Projected traffic507 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rte. 781 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rte. 781 over Lick Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rte. 781 over Lick Creek carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rte. 781 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Rte. 781 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.