US Bridges

Hawlin Road over Hazel River

Fair

Rappahannock County, Virginia · 2.70 FR 607 & .80 to 231 · Structure no. 000000000014697

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawlin Road over Hazel River is a concrete slab carrying Hawlin Road over Hazel River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 66 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesHawlin Road
CrossesHazel River
Location2.70 FR 607 & .80 to 231
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.58349, -78.22114
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2019)
Projected traffic37 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Hawlin Road over Hazel River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Hawlin Road over Hazel River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hawlin Road over Hazel River carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hawlin Road over Hazel River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Hawlin Road over Hazel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.