US Bridges

Route 946 over Hardys Creek

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · .01 FR R 664&.14 FR R814 · Structure no. 000000000010730

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 946 over Hardys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 946 over Hardys Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 946
CrossesHardys Creek
Location.01 FR R 664&.14 FR R814
RouteCounty Highway 946
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.6914, -83.28701
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Route 946 over Hardys Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 946 over Hardys 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Route 946 over Hardys Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 946 over Hardys Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Route 946 over Hardys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.