US Bridges

Pitzer Ridge RD over Hays Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.04 to 18 & 1.01 to 685 · Structure no. 000000000001159

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pitzer Ridge RD over Hays Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pitzer Ridge RD over Hays Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 93 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 139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 203 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPitzer Ridge RD
CrossesHays Creek
Location0.04 to 18 & 1.01 to 685
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.73703, -80.03081
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2022)
Projected traffic203 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pitzer Ridge RD over Hays Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Pitzer Ridge RD over Hays 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Pitzer Ridge RD over Hays Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pitzer Ridge RD over Hays Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pitzer Ridge RD over Hays Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.