US Bridges

Morefield Bottmdr. over Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Virginia · .15M to 63 & .20M to 807 · Structure no. 000000000016526

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
294
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morefield Bottmdr. over Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morefield Bottmdr. over Lick Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 294 vehicles a day, projected to reach 454 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesMorefield Bottmdr.
CrossesLick Creek
Location.15M to 63 & .20M to 807
RouteCounty Highway 739
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.91576, -82.29615
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (2015)
Projected traffic454 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Morefield Bottmdr. over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morefield Bottmdr. over Lick 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Morefield Bottmdr. over Lick Creek carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Morefield Bottmdr. over Lick Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Morefield Bottmdr. over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.