US Bridges

Route 340 over Hawksbill Creek

Good

Page County, Virginia · .25 Rt 211 BP-.36 Scl Lur · Structure no. 000000000022564

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,223
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 340 over Hawksbill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 340 over Hawksbill Creek in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,223 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,824 by 2045. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 340
CrossesHawksbill Creek
Location.25 Rt 211 BP-.36 Scl Lur
RouteU.S. Route 340
CountyPage County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.66232, -78.4621
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,223 (2022)
Projected traffic5,824 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 340 over Hawksbill Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 340 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Route 340 over Hawksbill Creek carry?

About 5,223 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 340 over Hawksbill Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Route 340 over Hawksbill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.