US Bridges

Route 814 over Hardys Creek

Poor

Lee County, Virginia · 0.0 to R 58& 0.0 T0 R 664 · Structure no. 000000000010996

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 814 over Hardys Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 814 over Hardys Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 19 ft wide.

CarriesRoute 814
CrossesHardys Creek
Location0.0 to R 58& 0.0 T0 R 664
RouteCounty Highway 814
Coordinates36.6895, -83.2869
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2022)
Projected traffic13 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$230.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 814 over Hardys Creek built?

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

What condition is Route 814 over Hardys Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 814 over Hardys Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 814 over Hardys Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Route 814 over Hardys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.