US Bridges

Peaks Mtn. Rd. over Hanks Branch

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · 1.0 to R799;1.6 to Parkwy · Structure no. 000000000023687

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peaks Mtn. Rd. over Hanks Branch is a concrete slab carrying Peaks Mtn. Rd. over Hanks Branch in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPeaks Mtn. Rd.
CrossesHanks Branch
Location1.0 to R799;1.6 to Parkwy
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58481, -80.86526
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2014)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Peaks Mtn. Rd. over Hanks Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peaks Mtn. Rd. over Hanks Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Peaks Mtn. Rd. over Hanks Branch carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Peaks Mtn. Rd. over Hanks Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Peaks Mtn. Rd. over Hanks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.