US Bridges

Indian Draft Road over Hot Springs Run

Fair

Bath County, Virginia · 0.08 to 674 & 0.08 to 616 · Structure no. 000000000002489

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
903
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Draft Road over Hot Springs Run is a concrete slab carrying Indian Draft Road over Hot Springs Run in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 903 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,007 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Draft Road
CrossesHot Springs Run
Location0.08 to 674 & 0.08 to 616
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyBath County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.00969, -79.84479
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic903 (2022)
Projected traffic1,007 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Indian Draft Road over Hot Springs Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Draft Road over Hot Springs Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Draft Road over Hot Springs Run carry?

About 903 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Indian Draft Road over Hot Springs Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Draft Road over Hot Springs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.