US Bridges

Foxfire Road / 658 over Br. W. F. Leatherwood CR

Good

Henry County, Virginia · .80-RTE.657 ; 1.9-RTE.839 · Structure no. 000000000030349

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foxfire Road / 658 over Br. W. F. Leatherwood CR is a concrete culvert carrying Foxfire Road / 658 over Br. W. F. Leatherwood CR in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFoxfire Road / 658
CrossesBr. W. F. Leatherwood CR
Location.80-RTE.657 ; 1.9-RTE.839
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74957, -79.81402
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic112 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$584 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foxfire Road / 658 over Br. W. F. Leatherwood CR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foxfire Road / 658 over Br. W. F. Leatherwood CR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Foxfire Road / 658 over Br. W. F. Leatherwood CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Foxfire Road / 658 over Br. W. F. Leatherwood CR?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Foxfire Road / 658 over Br. W. F. Leatherwood CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.