US Bridges

Duet Road over Leathers Run

Poor

Madison County, Virginia · .90 from 231 & .20 to 701 · Structure no. 000000000011782

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duet Road over Leathers Run is a steel culvert carrying Duet Road over Leathers Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDuet Road
CrossesLeathers Run
Location.90 from 231 & .20 to 701
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.4834, -78.26977
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2017)
Projected traffic105 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duet Road over Leathers Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duet Road over Leathers Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Duet Road over Leathers Run carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Duet Road over Leathers Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Duet Road over Leathers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.