US Bridges

Mechanic Street over Hawksbill Creek

Good

Page County, Virginia · .01 Mi. Rte. 340 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000025164

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,717
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mechanic Street over Hawksbill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mechanic Street over Hawksbill Creek in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,717 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,459 by 2045. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMechanic Street
CrossesHawksbill Creek
Location.01 Mi. Rte. 340 Bus.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.66805, -78.4596
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,717 (2022)
Projected traffic3,459 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mechanic Street over Hawksbill Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mechanic Street 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 Mechanic Street over Hawksbill Creek carry?

About 2,717 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mechanic Street over Hawksbill Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Mechanic Street over Hawksbill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.