Polar Circle over Big Lick Branch
Fair Condition25 years old60 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Buchanan |
| Location | 0.0-rt. 83; 0.0-dead End |
| Carries | Polar Circle |
| Crosses | Big Lick Branch |
| Coordinates | 37.21891, -82.10867 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 7 (Good) |
| Superstructure | 8 (Very Good) |
| Substructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Channel/Waterway | 7 (Good) |
| Scour Critical | 5 — Stable for scour |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 30.5 ft (9.3 m) |
| Max Span | 28.5 ft (8.7 m) |
| Deck Width | 21.0 ft (6.4 m) |
| Deck Area | 59.5 sq m |
| Main Spans | 1 |
| Year Built | 2001 (reconstructed 2013) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 60 (2011) |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | November 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | County Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 000000000029780 |