US Bridges

Duet Road over Branch of Leathers Run

Good

Madison County, Virginia · .10 from 642 &1.24 to 609 · Structure no. 000000000011739

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duet Road over Branch of Leathers Run is a steel culvert carrying Duet Road over Branch of Leathers Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 405 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDuet Road
CrossesBranch of Leathers Run
Location.10 from 642 &1.24 to 609
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.47111, -78.25282
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2020)
Projected traffic405 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$63 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duet Road over Branch of Leathers Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Duet Road over Branch of Leathers Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Duet Road over Branch of Leathers Run carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Duet Road over Branch of Leathers Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Duet Road over Branch of Leathers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.