US Bridges

W Hoover Road over Leathers Run

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · .80 from 231 &1.00 to 603 · Structure no. 000000000024767

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
723
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Hoover Road over Leathers Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying W Hoover Road over Leathers Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 85 years old, older 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 723 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesW Hoover Road
CrossesLeathers Run
Location.80 from 231 &1.00 to 603
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.44791, -78.26691
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2022)
Projected traffic806 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 W Hoover Road over Leathers Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is W Hoover Road over Leathers Run 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does W Hoover Road over Leathers Run carry?

About 723 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Hoover Road over Leathers Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W Hoover Road over Leathers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.