US Bridges

RAMP;101WBL-581SBL over Lick Creek

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 1.51-RTE117 & 2.88-RTE460 · Structure no. 000000000021761

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,418
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RAMP;101WBL-581SBL over Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RAMP;101WBL-581SBL 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 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 3,418 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,992 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRAMP;101WBL-581SBL
CrossesLick Creek
Location1.51-RTE117 & 2.88-RTE460
RouteInterstate 581
Coordinates37.30929, -79.97588
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,418 (2022)
Projected traffic4,992 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$102 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RAMP;101WBL-581SBL over Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is RAMP;101WBL-581SBL 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RAMP;101WBL-581SBL over Lick Creek carry?

About 3,418 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is RAMP;101WBL-581SBL over Lick Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns RAMP;101WBL-581SBL over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.