US Bridges

Roanoke Hill Road over SR-63

Good

Russell County, Virginia · .30M to 627&.25M to 763 · Structure no. 000000000031317

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roanoke Hill Road over SR-63 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roanoke Hill Road over SR-63 in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRoanoke Hill Road
CrossesSR-63
Location.30M to 627&.25M to 763
RouteCounty Highway 687
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.976, -82.29702
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$529.1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roanoke Hill Road over SR-63 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roanoke Hill Road over SR-63 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Roanoke Hill Road over SR-63 carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Roanoke Hill Road over SR-63?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Roanoke Hill Road over SR-63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.