US Bridges

Scotts Mill Rd. over Hoskins Creek

Fair

Essex County, Virginia · 1.2M RTE659-0.7M RTE627 · Structure no. 000000000006151

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
805
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotts Mill Rd. over Hoskins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Scotts Mill Rd. over Hoskins Creek in Essex County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 805 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 889 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesScotts Mill Rd.
CrossesHoskins Creek
Location1.2M RTE659-0.7M RTE627
RouteCounty Highway 618
Coordinates37.92571, -76.90376
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic805 (2022)
Projected traffic889 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Scotts Mill Rd. over Hoskins Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scotts Mill Rd. over Hoskins 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Scotts Mill Rd. over Hoskins Creek carry?

About 805 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Scotts Mill Rd. over Hoskins Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Scotts Mill Rd. over Hoskins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.