US Bridges

Hawthorne Hall 600 over Borden Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.65-RTE668; 1.20-RTE606 · Structure no. 000000000003318

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawthorne Hall 600 over Borden Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hawthorne Hall 600 over Borden Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 129 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHawthorne Hall 600
CrossesBorden Creek
Location0.65-RTE668; 1.20-RTE606
RouteCounty Highway 600
Coordinates37.52169, -79.89438
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2019)
Projected traffic129 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$550 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawthorne Hall 600 over Borden Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawthorne Hall 600 over Borden 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hawthorne Hall 600 over Borden Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hawthorne Hall 600 over Borden Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Hawthorne Hall 600 over Borden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.