US Bridges

Leda Road over Banister River

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 2.24 to 666 - 1.04 to 647 · Structure no. 000000000009280

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
313 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leda Road over Banister River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leda Road over Banister River in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 313 ft (95.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesLeda Road
CrossesBanister River
Location2.24 to 666 - 1.04 to 647
RouteCounty Highway 667
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89082, -79.09192
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length313 ft (95.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Leda Road over Banister River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leda Road over Banister 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Leda Road over Banister River carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Leda Road over Banister River?

The structure is 313 ft (95.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Leda Road over Banister River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.