US Bridges

Maury River RD over Hays Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.20 to 668 & 0.61 to 732 · Structure no. 000000000015199

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
974
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maury River RD over Hays Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maury River RD over Hays Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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 974 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,086 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMaury River RD
CrossesHays Creek
Location0.20 to 668 & 0.61 to 732
RouteState Highway 39
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.89814, -79.40577
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic974 (2022)
Projected traffic1,086 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$80 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maury River RD over Hays Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maury River RD over Hays 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Maury River RD over Hays Creek carry?

About 974 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Maury River RD over Hays Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Maury River RD over Hays Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.