US Bridges

Lee-Jackson HWY501 over Battery Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.70 RTE 600; 1.28 Rt 122 · Structure no. 000000000002654

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,897
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee-Jackson HWY501 over Battery Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lee-Jackson HWY501 over Battery Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLee-Jackson HWY501
CrossesBattery Creek
Location0.70 RTE 600; 1.28 Rt 122
RouteU.S. Route 501
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.55406, -79.36986
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$197.8 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee-Jackson HWY501 over Battery Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee-Jackson HWY501 over Battery 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 Battery Creek carry?

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

How long is Lee-Jackson HWY501 over Battery Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Lee-Jackson HWY501 over Battery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.