US Bridges

Leeman Park Circle over Powell River

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 0 to 421 & 0.05 to End M. · Structure no. 000000000024843

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leeman Park Circle over Powell River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leeman Park Circle over Powell River in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2045. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLeeman Park Circle
CrossesPowell River
Location0 to 421 & 0.05 to End M.
RouteCounty Highway 706
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76692, -83.03041
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2018)
Projected traffic176 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$390 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leeman Park Circle over Powell River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leeman Park Circle over Powell River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Leeman Park Circle over Powell River carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Leeman Park Circle over Powell River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Leeman Park Circle over Powell River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.