US Bridges

Leigh Mountain Rd. over Bush River

Good

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 0.76 to 637 - 1.34 to 612 · Structure no. 000000000026068

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leigh Mountain Rd. over Bush River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leigh Mountain Rd. over Bush River in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 177 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLeigh Mountain Rd.
CrossesBush River
Location0.76 to 637 - 1.34 to 612
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.22345, -78.38846
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2020)
Projected traffic177 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Leigh Mountain Rd. over Bush River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leigh Mountain Rd. over Bush River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Leigh Mountain Rd. over Bush River carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Leigh Mountain Rd. over Bush River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Leigh Mountain Rd. over Bush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.