US Bridges

Happy Creek Road over Leach Run

Good

Warren County, Virginia · .1 6th ST-.01 Sycamore LA · Structure no. 000000000028337

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,825
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Happy Creek Road over Leach Run is a concrete culvert carrying Happy Creek Road over Leach Run in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7,825 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,424 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesHappy Creek Road
CrossesLeach Run
Location.1 6th ST-.01 Sycamore LA
RouteCity Street 624
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.92691, -78.17741
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,825 (2022)
Projected traffic11,424 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Happy Creek Road over Leach Run built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Happy Creek Road over Leach Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Happy Creek Road over Leach Run carry?

About 7,825 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Happy Creek Road over Leach Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Happy Creek Road over Leach Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.