US Bridges

Jackson River HWY over Hoover Creek

FairPosted for load

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.00 to 638 & 0.70 to 637 · Structure no. 000000000001185

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
632
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson River HWY over Hoover Creek is a concrete slab carrying Jackson River HWY over Hoover Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 632 vehicles a day, projected to reach 705 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson River HWY
CrossesHoover Creek
Location0.00 to 638 & 0.70 to 637
RouteCounty Highway 687
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.91895, -79.96578
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic632 (2022)
Projected traffic705 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$205 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson River HWY over Hoover Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Jackson River HWY over Hoover 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson River HWY over Hoover Creek carry?

About 632 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jackson River HWY over Hoover Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson River HWY over Hoover Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.