US Bridges

Hawkins Lane / 614 over Barbours Creek

Fair

Craig County, Virginia · 1.05-RTE615; 1.95-RTE611 · Structure no. 000000000005499

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawkins Lane / 614 over Barbours Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawkins Lane / 614 over Barbours Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 64 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 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 151 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHawkins Lane / 614
CrossesBarbours Creek
Location1.05-RTE615; 1.95-RTE611
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53618, -80.04458
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2018)
Projected traffic151 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawkins Lane / 614 over Barbours Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Hawkins Lane / 614 over Barbours 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Hawkins Lane / 614 over Barbours Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Hawkins Lane / 614 over Barbours Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hawkins Lane / 614 over Barbours Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.