US Bridges

Desha Rd. over Hoskins Creek

Fair

Essex County, Virginia · 0.8M RTE627-1.2M RTE671 · Structure no. 000000000006162

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
707
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Desha Rd. over Hoskins Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Desha Rd. over Hoskins Creek in Essex County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 707 vehicles a day, projected to reach 799 by 2045. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesDesha Rd.
CrossesHoskins Creek
Location0.8M RTE627-1.2M RTE671
RouteCounty Highway 659
CountyEssex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.90779, -76.88251
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic707 (2022)
Projected traffic799 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Desha Rd. over Hoskins Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Desha 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 2023.

How much traffic does Desha Rd. over Hoskins Creek carry?

About 707 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Desha Rd. over Hoskins Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Desha Rd. over Hoskins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.