US Bridges

Lewis Creek Rd. over Lewis Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · .65M to 723 &.55M to 716 · Structure no. 000000000016465

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
238
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Creek Rd. over Lewis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewis Creek Rd. over Lewis Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 56 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 238 vehicles a day, projected to reach 274 by 2045. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesLewis Creek Rd.
CrossesLewis Creek
Location.65M to 723 &.55M to 716
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.0025, -81.97318
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2015)
Projected traffic274 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Lewis Creek Rd. over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Lewis Creek 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 September 2023.

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

About 238 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Lewis Creek Rd. over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis Creek Rd. over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.