US Bridges

Bunch Town Road over Lick Creek

Good

Russell County, Virginia · 0.00MTO 627 & .55MTO 63 · Structure no. 000000000016378

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
629
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bunch Town Road over Lick Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bunch Town Road over Lick Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 95 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 629 vehicles a day, projected to reach 723 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBunch Town Road
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.00MTO 627 & .55MTO 63
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.97825, -82.29773
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic629 (2015)
Projected traffic723 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bunch Town Road over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Bunch Town Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bunch Town Road over Lick Creek carry?

About 629 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Bunch Town Road over Lick Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bunch Town Road over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.