US Bridges

Red Hill ROAD/601 over Hunting Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.05-RT 889;0.75-RT 820 · Structure no. 000000000002673

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
234
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Hill ROAD/601 over Hunting Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Hill ROAD/601 over Hunting Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 234 vehicles a day, projected to reach 335 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Hill ROAD/601
CrossesHunting Creek
Location0.05-RT 889;0.75-RT 820
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54136, -79.39861
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2016)
Projected traffic335 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$955 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Hill ROAD/601 over Hunting Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Hill ROAD/601 over Hunting Creek 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 Red Hill ROAD/601 over Hunting Creek carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Red Hill ROAD/601 over Hunting Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Red Hill ROAD/601 over Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.