US Bridges

Route 211 Bus Ebl over Hawksbill Creek

Fair

Page County, Virginia · 1.70 211BUS - 0.14 340BUS · Structure no. 000000000022562

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,206
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 211 Bus Ebl over Hawksbill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 211 Bus Ebl over Hawksbill Creek in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,206 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,682 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 211 Bus Ebl
CrossesHawksbill Creek
Location1.70 211BUS - 0.14 340BUS
RouteU.S. Route 211
Coordinates38.67257, -78.45846
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,206 (2022)
Projected traffic4,682 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 211 Bus Ebl over Hawksbill Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 211 Bus Ebl over Hawksbill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Route 211 Bus Ebl over Hawksbill Creek carry?

About 3,206 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 211 Bus Ebl over Hawksbill Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Route 211 Bus Ebl over Hawksbill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.