US Bridges

East Lee HWY over Little Pine Run

FairPosted for load

Wythe County, Virginia · .05M TO726 & 1.0MTO618 · Structure no. 000000000019508

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,727
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Lee HWY over Little Pine Run is a concrete slab carrying East Lee HWY over Little Pine Run in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,727 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,250 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Lee HWY
CrossesLittle Pine Run
Location.05M TO726 & 1.0MTO618
RouteInterstate 0F044
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.97633, -80.84096
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,727 (2022)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$105.9 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Lee HWY over Little Pine Run built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Lee HWY over Little Pine Run 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does East Lee HWY over Little Pine Run carry?

About 1,727 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East Lee HWY over Little Pine Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns East Lee HWY over Little Pine Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.