US Bridges

L.P. Bailey Hwy. over Staunton River

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.00-CMPBCO./0.00-HLFXCO. · Structure no. 000000000004163

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
812 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,957
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L.P. Bailey Hwy. over Staunton River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L.P. Bailey Hwy. over Staunton River in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,957 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,642 by 2042. The structure is 812 ft (247.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesL.P. Bailey Hwy.
CrossesStaunton River
Location0.00-CMPBCO./0.00-HLFXCO.
RouteU.S. Route 501
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.03713, -78.94591
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length812 ft (247.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,957 (2022)
Projected traffic6,642 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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 L.P. Bailey Hwy. over Staunton River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is L.P. Bailey Hwy. over Staunton River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does L.P. Bailey Hwy. over Staunton River carry?

About 5,957 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is L.P. Bailey Hwy. over Staunton River?

The structure is 812 ft (247.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns L.P. Bailey Hwy. over Staunton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.