US Bridges

Hermitage RD over Christians Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.20 Rt 795 - 0.32 Rt 839 · Structure no. 000000000001891

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,020
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hermitage RD over Christians Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hermitage RD over Christians Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,020 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,054 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHermitage RD
CrossesChristians Creek
Location0.20 Rt 795 - 0.32 Rt 839
RouteState Highway 254
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.16013, -78.96523
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,020 (2022)
Projected traffic6,054 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Hermitage RD over Christians Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hermitage RD over Christians 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hermitage RD over Christians Creek carry?

About 6,020 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hermitage RD over Christians Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Hermitage RD over Christians Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.