US Bridges

Drill Road over Lewis Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · .05M to 704 & .75M to 639 · Structure no. 000000000016423

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,297
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drill Road over Lewis Creek is a concrete slab carrying Drill Road over Lewis Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 66 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 1,297 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,946 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesDrill Road
CrossesLewis Creek
Location.05M to 704 & .75M to 639
RouteCounty Highway 624
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.05362, -81.98252
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 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 rating92 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,297 (2022)
Projected traffic1,946 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 Drill Road over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Drill Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Drill Road over Lewis Creek carry?

About 1,297 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Drill Road over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Drill Road over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.