US Bridges

Leatherwood Lane over Stream

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · .01 to 460 & .20 to W Va · Structure no. 000000000018653

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,046
1987 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leatherwood Lane over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Leatherwood Lane over Stream in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 10,046 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,069 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLeatherwood Lane
CrossesStream
Location.01 to 460 & .20 to W Va
RouteCity Street 688
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24302, -81.23882
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic10,046 (1987)
Projected traffic15,069 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Leatherwood Lane over Stream built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leatherwood Lane over Stream 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Leatherwood Lane over Stream carry?

About 10,046 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Leatherwood Lane over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Leatherwood Lane over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.