US Bridges

Leejackson HWY 501 over Cabin Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 613; 0.00 Rt 612 · Structure no. 000000000002662

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,280
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leejackson HWY 501 over Cabin Creek is a steel culvert carrying Leejackson HWY 501 over Cabin Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,542 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesLeejackson HWY 501
CrossesCabin Creek
Location0.05 Rt 613; 0.00 Rt 612
RouteU.S. Route 501
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.51766, -79.34677
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic2,280 (2022)
Projected traffic2,542 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Leejackson HWY 501 over Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leejackson HWY 501 over Cabin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does Leejackson HWY 501 over Cabin Creek carry?

About 2,280 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Leejackson HWY 501 over Cabin Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Leejackson HWY 501 over Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.