Hawkins Millrd 659 over Howards Mill Creek
GoodBedford County, Virginia · 1.00 Lychbg; 0.50 Rt 660 · Structure no. 000000000002775
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,766
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hawkins Millrd 659 over Howards Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawkins Millrd 659 over Howards Mill Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 1,766 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,212 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hawkins Millrd 659 over Howards Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Hawkins Millrd 659 over Howards Mill 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Hawkins Millrd 659 over Howards Mill Creek carry?
About 1,766 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hawkins Millrd 659 over Howards Mill Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Hawkins Millrd 659 over Howards Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.