US Bridges

Ledbetter Rd./ 832 over Powder Mill Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.65 Rt 40; 0.15 Rt 707 · Structure no. 000000000007996

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
273
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ledbetter Rd./ 832 over Powder Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ledbetter Rd./ 832 over Powder Mill Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 273 vehicles a day, projected to reach 442 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLedbetter Rd./ 832
CrossesPowder Mill Creek
Location0.65 Rt 40; 0.15 Rt 707
RouteCounty Highway 832
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.00801, -79.83766
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry5: 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2014)
Projected traffic442 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ledbetter Rd./ 832 over Powder Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ledbetter Rd./ 832 over Powder Mill 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ledbetter Rd./ 832 over Powder Mill Creek carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Ledbetter Rd./ 832 over Powder Mill Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ledbetter Rd./ 832 over Powder Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.