US Bridges

Dante Rd. over Lick Creek & CSX R.R.

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · 1.05M to 762;4.03M to 615 · Structure no. 000000000016326

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,920
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dante Rd. over Lick Creek & CSX R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dante Rd. over Lick Creek & CSX R.R. in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,920 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,141 by 2042. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDante Rd.
CrossesLick Creek & CSX R.R.
Location1.05M to 762;4.03M to 615
RouteState Highway 63
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.92894, -82.2803
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 20 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (2022)
Projected traffic2,141 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dante Rd. over Lick Creek & CSX R.R. built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dante Rd. over Lick Creek & CSX R.R. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Dante Rd. over Lick Creek & CSX R.R. carry?

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dante Rd. over Lick Creek & CSX R.R.?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Dante Rd. over Lick Creek & CSX R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.