US Bridges

Gravel Knoll RD over Hurricane Creek

Good

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.02-RT.600;0.01-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000030881

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gravel Knoll RD over Hurricane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gravel Knoll RD over Hurricane Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesGravel Knoll RD
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.02-RT.600;0.01-DEAD End
RouteCity Street 4205
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10657, -82.09379
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$195 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gravel Knoll RD over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gravel Knoll RD over Hurricane 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 October 2024.

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

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gravel Knoll RD over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Gravel Knoll RD over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.