US Bridges

Hatchett Rd. 629 over Hatchetts Creek

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.80 Rt 969; 1.80 Rt 651 · Structure no. 000000000007848

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hatchett Rd. 629 over Hatchetts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hatchett Rd. 629 over Hatchetts Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHatchett Rd. 629
CrossesHatchetts Creek
Location0.80 Rt 969; 1.80 Rt 651
RouteCounty Highway 629
Coordinates36.9003, -79.66303
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2014)
Projected traffic82 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hatchett Rd. 629 over Hatchetts Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hatchett Rd. 629 over Hatchetts 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hatchett Rd. 629 over Hatchetts Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Hatchett Rd. 629 over Hatchetts Creek?

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

Who owns Hatchett Rd. 629 over Hatchetts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.