US Bridges

Deerfield Valleyrd over Hamilton Draft

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.00 Rt 600-2.94 Bath CO · Structure no. 000000000025079

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
272
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deerfield Valleyrd over Hamilton Draft is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Deerfield Valleyrd over Hamilton Draft in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 272 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesDeerfield Valleyrd
CrossesHamilton Draft
Location1.00 Rt 600-2.94 Bath CO
RouteCounty Highway 629
Coordinates38.19037, -79.42264
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2022)
Projected traffic303 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Deerfield Valleyrd over Hamilton Draft built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deerfield Valleyrd 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Deerfield Valleyrd over Hamilton Draft carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Deerfield Valleyrd over Hamilton Draft?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Deerfield Valleyrd over Hamilton Draft?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.