US Bridges

Leavells Rd. over Massaponax Creek

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 0.7M RTE208-1.9M RTE628 · Structure no. 000000000018018

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,294
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leavells Rd. over Massaponax Creek is a concrete slab carrying Leavells Rd. over Massaponax Creek in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 10,294 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,029 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLeavells Rd.
CrossesMassaponax Creek
Location0.7M RTE208-1.9M RTE628
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.23541, -77.52644
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,294 (2022)
Projected traffic15,029 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$350 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leavells Rd. over Massaponax Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leavells Rd. over Massaponax Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Leavells Rd. over Massaponax Creek carry?

About 10,294 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Leavells Rd. over Massaponax Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Leavells Rd. over Massaponax Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.