US Bridges

Hankey Mtn HWY over Whiskey Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.97 Rt 801-0.05 Rt 722 · Structure no. 000000000029410

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,933
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hankey Mtn HWY over Whiskey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hankey Mtn HWY over Whiskey Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6,933 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,730 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHankey Mtn HWY
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location0.97 Rt 801-0.05 Rt 722
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates38.22092, -79.15293
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,933 (2022)
Projected traffic7,730 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hankey Mtn HWY over Whiskey Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hankey Mtn HWY over Whiskey 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Hankey Mtn HWY over Whiskey Creek carry?

About 6,933 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hankey Mtn HWY over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Hankey Mtn HWY over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.