US Bridges

581SBL OFFRAMPF074 over Lick Creek

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 1.43-RTE117;2.96-RTE460 · Structure no. 000000000021760

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
553
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

581SBL OFFRAMPF074 over Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 581SBL OFFRAMPF074 over Lick Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 553 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 617 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries581SBL OFFRAMPF074
CrossesLick Creek
Location1.43-RTE117;2.96-RTE460
RouteInterstate 581
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30967, -79.97624
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic553 (2022)
Projected traffic617 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$158 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 581SBL OFFRAMPF074 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 581SBL OFFRAMPF074 over Lick Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does 581SBL OFFRAMPF074 over Lick Creek carry?

About 553 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 581SBL OFFRAMPF074 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns 581SBL OFFRAMPF074 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.