US Bridges

Cheatwood Mill RD over Hoskins Creek

GoodPosted for load

Essex County, Virginia · 0.5M RTE626-1.0M RTE676 · Structure no. 000000000006152

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheatwood Mill RD over Hoskins Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cheatwood Mill RD over Hoskins Creek in Essex County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCheatwood Mill RD
CrossesHoskins Creek
Location0.5M RTE626-1.0M RTE676
RouteCounty Highway 620
Coordinates37.92177, -76.98969
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2017)
Projected traffic119 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Cheatwood Mill RD over Hoskins Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheatwood Mill RD over Hoskins Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Cheatwood Mill RD over Hoskins Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Cheatwood Mill RD over Hoskins Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cheatwood Mill RD over Hoskins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.