US Bridges

Leesville RD 43 over Back Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.15 Cpbl Co; 2.45 Rt 728 · Structure no. 000000000002596

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leesville RD 43 over Back Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Leesville RD 43 over Back Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 252 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLeesville RD 43
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.15 Cpbl Co; 2.45 Rt 728
RouteState Highway 43
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12838, -79.40088
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2022)
Projected traffic252 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Leesville RD 43 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leesville RD 43 over Back 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Leesville RD 43 over Back Creek carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Leesville RD 43 over Back Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Leesville RD 43 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.