US Bridges

Hubbbard Springs R over Hardys Creek

Good

Lee County, Virginia · 0.75 FR 789 - 0.05 to 664 · Structure no. 000000000010814

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hubbbard Springs R over Hardys Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hubbbard Springs R over Hardys Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesHubbbard Springs R
CrossesHardys Creek
Location0.75 FR 789 - 0.05 to 664
RouteCounty Highway 621
Coordinates36.69303, -83.28737
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic139 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$165 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hubbbard Springs R over Hardys Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Hubbbard Springs R over Hardys 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hubbbard Springs R over Hardys Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hubbbard Springs R over Hardys Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hubbbard Springs R over Hardys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.