US Bridges

Fincastle Road over Little Cedar C @-Lebanno

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · 0.08TO19; 1.30 Wcl Lebano · Structure no. 000000000022583

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fincastle Road over Little Cedar C @-Lebanno is a concrete frame carrying Fincastle Road over Little Cedar C @-Lebanno 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 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 4,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,762 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFincastle Road
CrossesLittle Cedar C @-Lebanno
Location0.08TO19; 1.30 Wcl Lebano
RouteState Highway 71
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89521, -82.09682
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2022)
Projected traffic4,762 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$84.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fincastle Road over Little Cedar C @-Lebanno built?

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

What condition is Fincastle Road over Little Cedar C @-Lebanno 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Fincastle Road over Little Cedar C @-Lebanno carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fincastle Road over Little Cedar C @-Lebanno?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fincastle Road over Little Cedar C @-Lebanno?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.