Hankey Mountainhwy over Jennings Branch
FairAugusta County, Virginia · 1.04 Rt 728 - 3.07 Rt 715 · Structure no. 000000000001864
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,298
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hankey Mountainhwy over Jennings Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hankey Mountainhwy over Jennings Branch in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 90 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 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hankey Mountainhwy over Jennings Branch built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Hankey Mountainhwy 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Hankey Mountainhwy over Jennings Branch carry?
About 2,298 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hankey Mountainhwy over Jennings Branch?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Hankey Mountainhwy over Jennings Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.