US Bridges

Lee-Jackson HWY501 over Peters Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.01 Rt 600; 1.97 Rt 122 · Structure no. 000000000002653

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,897
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee-Jackson HWY501 over Peters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lee-Jackson HWY501 over Peters Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 1,897 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,115 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLee-Jackson HWY501
CrossesPeters Creek
Location0.01 Rt 600; 1.97 Rt 122
RouteU.S. Route 501
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.56414, -79.37132
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,897 (2022)
Projected traffic2,115 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lee-Jackson HWY501 over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee-Jackson HWY501 over Peters 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Lee-Jackson HWY501 over Peters Creek carry?

About 1,897 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee-Jackson HWY501 over Peters Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Lee-Jackson HWY501 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.