US Bridges

W Hoover Road over Deep Run

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · .87 from 605 &1.30 to 607 · Structure no. 000000000011748

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,021
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Hoover Road over Deep Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Hoover Road over Deep Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,021 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,138 by 2045. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesW Hoover Road
CrossesDeep Run
Location.87 from 605 &1.30 to 607
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.45955, -78.18417
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,021 (2022)
Projected traffic1,138 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 W Hoover Road over Deep Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Hoover Road over Deep Run 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does W Hoover Road over Deep Run carry?

About 1,021 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Hoover Road over Deep Run?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns W Hoover Road over Deep Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.