US Bridges

Drill Rd. over Lewis Creek

PoorPosted for load

Russell County, Virginia · .45M to 704 & .35M to 639 · Structure no. 000000000016424

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,297
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drill Rd. over Lewis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Drill Rd. over Lewis Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,297 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,946 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesDrill Rd.
CrossesLewis Creek
Location.45M to 704 & .35M to 639
RouteCounty Highway 624
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.05144, -81.98684
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,297 (2022)
Projected traffic1,946 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$146 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Drill Rd. over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drill Rd. over Lewis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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

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

How long is Drill Rd. over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Drill Rd. over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.