The Trail over Heartquake Creek
FairKing and Queen County, Virginia · 8.6 Rt 33 & 21.8 Rt 360 · Structure no. 000000000010583
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 852
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
The Trail over Heartquake Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying The Trail over Heartquake Creek in King and Queen County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 852 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was The Trail over Heartquake Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is The Trail over Heartquake 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does The Trail over Heartquake Creek carry?
About 852 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is The Trail over Heartquake Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns The Trail over Heartquake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.