US Bridges

Korea Road over Hawkins Run

FairPosted for load

Culpeper County, Virginia · 2.40 from 611 &.20 to 640 · Structure no. 000000000005637

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Korea Road over Hawkins Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Korea Road over Hawkins Run in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKorea Road
CrossesHawkins Run
Location2.40 from 611 &.20 to 640
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.62754, -78.03094
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2014)
Projected traffic52 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$55 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Korea Road over Hawkins Run built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Korea Road over Hawkins Run 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 Korea Road over Hawkins Run carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Korea Road over Hawkins Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Korea Road over Hawkins Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.