US Bridges

Hankey Mtn HWY over Mckittricks Branch

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 720 - 1.71 Rt 736 · Structure no. 000000000001861

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,642
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hankey Mtn HWY over Mckittricks Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Hankey Mtn HWY over Mckittricks Branch in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 2,642 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,946 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHankey Mtn HWY
CrossesMckittricks Branch
Location0.05 Rt 720 - 1.71 Rt 736
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.24704, -79.18429
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,642 (2022)
Projected traffic2,946 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Hankey Mtn HWY over Mckittricks Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Hankey Mtn HWY over Mckittricks Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hankey Mtn HWY over Mckittricks Branch carry?

About 2,642 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hankey Mtn HWY over Mckittricks Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Hankey Mtn HWY over Mckittricks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.