US Bridges

Mable Valley RD over Hamilton Draft

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.03 Rt 629 0.80 Rt 691 · Structure no. 000000000001929

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mable Valley RD over Hamilton Draft is a concrete slab carrying Mable Valley RD over Hamilton Draft in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 209 vehicles a day, projected to reach 236 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMable Valley RD
CrossesHamilton Draft
Location0.03 Rt 629 0.80 Rt 691
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.19628, -79.40641
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2019)
Projected traffic236 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Mable Valley RD over Hamilton Draft built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mable Valley RD over Hamilton Draft 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mable Valley RD over Hamilton Draft carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mable Valley RD over Hamilton Draft?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mable Valley RD over Hamilton Draft?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.