US Bridges

Hardy RD./RTE.634 over Wolf Creek

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.01-VINTON; 0.10-RTE1195 · Structure no. 000000000027727

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,792
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardy RD./RTE.634 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hardy RD./RTE.634 over Wolf Creek in Roanoke 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 11,792 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,216 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHardy RD./RTE.634
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.01-VINTON; 0.10-RTE1195
RouteCity Street 634
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27138, -79.8731
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,792 (2022)
Projected traffic17,216 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardy RD./RTE.634 over Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is Hardy RD./RTE.634 over Wolf 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hardy RD./RTE.634 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 11,792 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hardy RD./RTE.634 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Hardy RD./RTE.634 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.