US Bridges

Hardy RD/634 over Roanoke River

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.00 Frank.; 0.00 Bed. Cl · Structure no. 000000000029517

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,741
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardy RD/634 over Roanoke River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardy RD/634 over Roanoke River in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 3,741 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,237 by 2040. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesHardy RD/634
CrossesRoanoke River
Location0.00 Frank.; 0.00 Bed. Cl
RouteCounty Highway 634
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21986, -79.79872
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,741 (2020)
Projected traffic5,237 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Hardy RD/634 over Roanoke River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardy RD/634 over Roanoke River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Hardy RD/634 over Roanoke River carry?

About 3,741 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hardy RD/634 over Roanoke River?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy RD/634 over Roanoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.