US Bridges

Chatham ROAD/57 over W Fork Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.40-RTE657; 0.20-RTE751 · Structure no. 000000000010029

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,395
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chatham ROAD/57 over W Fork Leatherwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Chatham ROAD/57 over W Fork Leatherwood Creek in Henry 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 3,395 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,785 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesChatham ROAD/57
CrossesW Fork Leatherwood Creek
Location0.40-RTE657; 0.20-RTE751
RouteState Highway 57
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72758, -79.7747
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,395 (2022)
Projected traffic3,785 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$988.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chatham ROAD/57 over W Fork Leatherwood Creek built?

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

What condition is Chatham ROAD/57 over W Fork Leatherwood 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Chatham ROAD/57 over W Fork Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 3,395 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chatham ROAD/57 over W Fork Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Chatham ROAD/57 over W Fork Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.