US Bridges

Lee-Jackson Hy 501 over Reed Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 1.31 Rt 122; 8.89 Lburg · Structure no. 000000000026038

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,280
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee-Jackson Hy 501 over Reed Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee-Jackson Hy 501 over Reed Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLee-Jackson Hy 501
CrossesReed Creek
Location1.31 Rt 122; 8.89 Lburg
RouteU.S. Route 501
Coordinates37.52354, -79.35147
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Hy 501 over Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee-Jackson Hy 501 over Reed 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lee-Jackson Hy 501 over Reed Creek carry?

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

How long is Lee-Jackson Hy 501 over Reed Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Lee-Jackson Hy 501 over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.