US Bridges

Hammons Road over Middle Fork_river

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · .05 FR 652 -.01 End Main · Structure no. 000000000023637

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammons Road over Middle Fork_river is a concrete frame carrying Hammons Road over Middle Fork_river in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesHammons Road
CrossesMiddle Fork_river
Location.05 FR 652 -.01 End Main
RouteCounty Highway 674
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.05557, -82.3596
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2021)
Projected traffic18 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 Hammons Road over Middle Fork_river built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hammons Road over Middle Fork_river 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hammons Road over Middle Fork_river carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Hammons Road over Middle Fork_river?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hammons Road over Middle Fork_river?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.