US Bridges

Hanford Road over Bluestone Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 1.3 FR 688 & 1.0 to 792 · Structure no. 000000000012036

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanford Road over Bluestone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hanford Road over Bluestone Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 178 vehicles a day, projected to reach 198 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHanford Road
CrossesBluestone Creek
Location1.3 FR 688 & 1.0 to 792
RouteCounty Highway 695
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73525, -78.51173
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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
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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2022)
Projected traffic198 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$818 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hanford Road over Bluestone Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hanford Road over Bluestone 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hanford Road over Bluestone Creek carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hanford Road over Bluestone Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hanford Road over Bluestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.