US Bridges

Route 80 over Lewis Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · .80TO 67&6.0TOBUCH.COLINE · Structure no. 000000000016354

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,977
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 80 over Lewis Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 80 over Lewis Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 77 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 6,977 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,404 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 80
CrossesLewis Creek
Location.80TO 67&6.0TOBUCH.COLINE
RouteState Highway 80
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.01364, -81.96891
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,977 (2022)
Projected traffic8,404 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$371.2 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 80 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Route 80 over Lewis 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Route 80 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 6,977 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 80 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Route 80 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.