US Bridges

Mtn. Mist Dr./ 720 over W Fork Leatherwood Creek

Good

Henry County, Virginia · 0.10-RTE57; 1.40-RTE655 · Structure no. 000000000010175

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mtn. Mist Dr./ 720 over W Fork Leatherwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mtn. Mist Dr./ 720 over W Fork Leatherwood Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMtn. Mist Dr./ 720
CrossesW Fork Leatherwood Creek
Location0.10-RTE57; 1.40-RTE655
RouteCounty Highway 720
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72396, -79.78628
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2018)
Projected traffic126 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$453.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mtn. Mist Dr./ 720 over W Fork Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mtn. Mist Dr./ 720 over W Fork Leatherwood 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mtn. Mist Dr./ 720 over W Fork Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Mtn. Mist Dr./ 720 over W Fork Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mtn. Mist Dr./ 720 over W Fork Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.