US Bridges

Hawkins Lane over Craig Creek

FairPosted for load

Craig County, Virginia · 1.75-RT 615;1.35-RT 611 · Structure no. 000000000005500

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawkins Lane over Craig Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawkins Lane over Craig Creek in Craig 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 151 by 2045. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHawkins Lane
CrossesCraig Creek
Location1.75-RT 615;1.35-RT 611
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53585, -80.03431
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2018)
Projected traffic151 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$401.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawkins Lane over Craig Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawkins Lane over Craig 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hawkins Lane over Craig Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Hawkins Lane over Craig Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Hawkins Lane over Craig Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.