US Bridges

Hewitt RD over Edison Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 2.38 Rt 876 - 0.23 Rt 708 · Structure no. 000000000027559

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hewitt RD over Edison Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hewitt RD over Edison Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 179 vehicles a day, projected to reach 272 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHewitt RD
CrossesEdison Creek
Location2.38 Rt 876 - 0.23 Rt 708
RouteCounty Highway 703
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.1433, -79.15913
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2019)
Projected traffic272 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Hewitt RD over Edison Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hewitt RD over Edison Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Hewitt RD over Edison Creek carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hewitt RD over Edison Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hewitt RD over Edison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.