US Bridges

Hunting Crk RD 602 over Hunting Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.45 Rt 122; 1.15 D End · Structure no. 000000000026086

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunting Crk RD 602 over Hunting Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hunting Crk RD 602 over Hunting Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 269 by 2045. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHunting Crk RD 602
CrossesHunting Creek
Location0.45 Rt 122; 1.15 D End
RouteCounty Highway 602
Coordinates37.53508, -79.41783
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2016)
Projected traffic269 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunting Crk RD 602 over Hunting Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunting Crk RD 602 over Hunting 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hunting Crk RD 602 over Hunting Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Hunting Crk RD 602 over Hunting Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hunting Crk RD 602 over Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.