US Bridges

Etna Mills Rd. over Hornquarter Creek

Fair

King William County, Virginia · 0.7M RTE601-1.5M Hanovr C · Structure no. 000000000010662

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,023
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Etna Mills Rd. over Hornquarter Creek is a steel culvert carrying Etna Mills Rd. over Hornquarter Creek in King William County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 1,023 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,494 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesEtna Mills Rd.
CrossesHornquarter Creek
Location0.7M RTE601-1.5M Hanovr C
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyKing William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.77191, -77.3068
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,023 (2022)
Projected traffic1,494 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Etna Mills Rd. over Hornquarter Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Etna Mills Rd. over Hornquarter 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 2024.

How much traffic does Etna Mills Rd. over Hornquarter Creek carry?

About 1,023 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Etna Mills Rd. over Hornquarter Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Etna Mills Rd. over Hornquarter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.