US Bridges

Old Forge RD over Hawksbill Creek

Good

Page County, Virginia · 0.17 Rt 654 - 0.24 Rt 658 · Structure no. 000000000013148

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Forge RD over Hawksbill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Forge RD over Hawksbill Creek in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 208 vehicles a day, projected to reach 236 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Forge RD
CrossesHawksbill Creek
Location0.17 Rt 654 - 0.24 Rt 658
RouteCounty Highway 648
CountyPage County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.70822, -78.45621
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2018)
Projected traffic236 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old Forge RD over Hawksbill Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Forge RD over Hawksbill 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Forge RD over Hawksbill Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Old Forge RD over Hawksbill Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Forge RD over Hawksbill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.