US Bridges

Lee-Jackson HWY501 over Judith Creek @ Boonsboro

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.60 RTE 647;0.01 RTE 846 · Structure no. 000000000002657

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,610
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee-Jackson HWY501 over Judith Creek @ Boonsboro is a concrete tee beam carrying Lee-Jackson HWY501 over Judith Creek @ Boonsboro in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 2,610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,910 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLee-Jackson HWY501
CrossesJudith Creek @ Boonsboro
Location0.60 RTE 647;0.01 RTE 846
RouteU.S. Route 501
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.46553, -79.26486
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,610 (2022)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$248.6 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee-Jackson HWY501 over Judith Creek @ Boonsboro built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee-Jackson HWY501 over Judith Creek @ Boonsboro 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lee-Jackson HWY501 over Judith Creek @ Boonsboro carry?

About 2,610 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee-Jackson HWY501 over Judith Creek @ Boonsboro?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lee-Jackson HWY501 over Judith Creek @ Boonsboro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.