US Bridges

Leda Grove Road over Runaway Creek

Good

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.60 to 667 - 0.70 to 628 · Structure no. 000000000027391

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
286
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leda Grove Road over Runaway Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leda Grove Road over Runaway Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 286 vehicles a day, projected to reach 319 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLeda Grove Road
CrossesRunaway Creek
Location0.60 to 667 - 0.70 to 628
RouteCounty Highway 647
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90526, -79.07686
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2022)
Projected traffic319 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Grove Road over Runaway Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leda Grove Road over Runaway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Leda Grove Road over Runaway Creek carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Leda Grove Road over Runaway Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Leda Grove Road over Runaway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.