US Bridges

Drill Rd. over Lewis Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · .02MTO 843N & .56MTO 843S · Structure no. 000000000016422

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,043
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drill Rd. over Lewis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Drill Rd. over Lewis Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,043 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,421 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesDrill Rd.
CrossesLewis Creek
Location.02MTO 843N & .56MTO 843S
RouteCounty Highway 624
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08517, -81.99919
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,043 (2022)
Projected traffic1,421 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Drill Rd. over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drill Rd. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Drill Rd. over Lewis Creek carry?

About 1,043 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Drill Rd. over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Drill Rd. over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.