US Bridges

Hankey Mtn HWY over Jennings Branch

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.46 Rt 736 & 1.84 Rt 728 · Structure no. 000000000001862

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,298
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hankey Mtn HWY over Jennings Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Hankey Mtn HWY over Jennings Branch in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,298 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,562 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHankey Mtn HWY
CrossesJennings Branch
Location0.46 Rt 736 & 1.84 Rt 728
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.27504, -79.1992
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,298 (2022)
Projected traffic2,562 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$69 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hankey Mtn HWY over Jennings Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hankey Mtn HWY over Jennings 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 Jennings Branch carry?

About 2,298 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hankey Mtn HWY over Jennings Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hankey Mtn HWY over Jennings Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.