US Bridges

Lowmans Fery RD672 over Claytor Lake

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.40-RTE693; 1.65-RTE670 · Structure no. 000000000014600

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
1,416 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,193
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowmans Fery RD672 over Claytor Lake is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Lowmans Fery RD672 over Claytor Lake in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 2,193 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,445 by 2042. The structure is 1,416 ft (431.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesLowmans Fery RD672
CrossesClaytor Lake
Location0.40-RTE693; 1.65-RTE670
RouteCounty Highway 672
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.00378, -80.68407
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,416 ft (431.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,193 (2022)
Projected traffic2,445 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$651.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowmans Fery RD672 over Claytor Lake built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowmans Fery RD672 over Claytor Lake 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lowmans Fery RD672 over Claytor Lake carry?

About 2,193 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lowmans Fery RD672 over Claytor Lake?

The structure is 1,416 ft (431.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lowmans Fery RD672 over Claytor Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.