US Bridges

Old Liberty RD 620 over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 960; 0.10 Rt 777 · Structure no. 000000000010111

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,024
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Liberty RD 620 over Leatherwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Liberty RD 620 over Leatherwood Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,024 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,955 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesOld Liberty RD 620
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location0.40 Rt 960; 0.10 Rt 777
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.65679, -79.8105
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,024 (2022)
Projected traffic2,955 by 2045
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$663.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Liberty RD 620 over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Liberty RD 620 over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Liberty RD 620 over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 2,024 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Liberty RD 620 over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Liberty RD 620 over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.