US Bridges

Hooper Road 662 over Ivy Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 1280; 0.70 Rt 621 · Structure no. 000000000027400

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,296
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hooper Road 662 over Ivy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hooper Road 662 over Ivy Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,296 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,892 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHooper Road 662
CrossesIvy Creek
Location0.40 Rt 1280; 0.70 Rt 621
RouteCounty Highway 662
Coordinates37.39054, -79.28248
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,296 (2022)
Projected traffic1,892 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Hooper Road 662 over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hooper Road 662 over Ivy 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Hooper Road 662 over Ivy Creek carry?

About 1,296 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hooper Road 662 over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hooper Road 662 over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.