US Bridges

Coxtown Rd. over Lewis Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · .0M to 653 & .50M to 80 · Structure no. 000000000016519

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,285
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coxtown Rd. over Lewis Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coxtown Rd. over Lewis Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,285 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,876 by 2045. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCoxtown Rd.
CrossesLewis Creek
Location.0M to 653 & .50M to 80
RouteCounty Highway 716
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.01022, -81.97048
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,285 (2022)
Projected traffic1,876 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Coxtown Rd. over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coxtown 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 August 2023.

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

About 1,285 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Coxtown Rd. over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Coxtown Rd. over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.