US Bridges

Hawkins Mill Road over Ivy Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 1.55-RTE 659;0.70-RTE 621 · Structure no. 000000000026094

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,887
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawkins Mill Road over Ivy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawkins Mill Road over Ivy Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,887 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,269 by 2045. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesHawkins Mill Road
CrossesIvy Creek
Location1.55-RTE 659;0.70-RTE 621
RouteCounty Highway 660
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.40336, -79.26119
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,887 (2022)
Projected traffic5,269 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$513.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawkins Mill Road over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawkins Mill Road over Ivy 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Hawkins Mill Road over Ivy Creek carry?

About 3,887 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hawkins Mill Road over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Hawkins Mill Road over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.