US Bridges

Hancock Road over Steele Fork

Good

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.37 to 649 - 2.53 to 735 · Structure no. 000000000030773

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hancock Road over Steele Fork is a concrete slab carrying Hancock Road over Steele Fork in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHancock Road
CrossesSteele Fork
Location0.37 to 649 - 2.53 to 735
RouteCounty Highway 644
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.22216, -78.83053
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2020)
Projected traffic56 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Hancock Road over Steele Fork built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hancock Road over Steele Fork 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Hancock Road over Steele Fork carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hancock Road over Steele Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Hancock Road over Steele Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.