US Bridges

Hurricane Creek RD over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 2.90FRRT657;.00TORT681 · Structure no. 000000000003827

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurricane Creek RD over Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hurricane Creek RD over Hurricane Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHurricane Creek RD
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location2.90FRRT657;.00TORT681
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.11126, -82.0883
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2022)
Projected traffic142 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$164.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hurricane Creek RD over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hurricane Creek RD over Hurricane 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Hurricane Creek RD over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hurricane Creek RD over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hurricane Creek RD over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.