Hurley Elem. Entr. over Knox Creek
FairBuchanan County, Virginia · 0.0-RTE 643;0.0-END Maint · Structure no. 000000000030531
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hurley Elem. Entr. over Knox Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hurley Elem. Entr. over Knox Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hurley Elem. Entr. over Knox Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hurley Elem. Entr. over Knox 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Hurley Elem. Entr. over Knox Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Hurley Elem. Entr. over Knox Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Hurley Elem. Entr. over Knox Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.