US Bridges

Raphine Road over Hays Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.36 to 252 & 0.04 to 721 · Structure no. 000000000015398

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raphine Road over Hays Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Raphine Road over Hays Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 368 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRaphine Road
CrossesHays Creek
Location0.36 to 252 & 0.04 to 721
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.94414, -79.29284
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2022)
Projected traffic368 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Raphine Road over Hays Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raphine Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Raphine Road over Hays Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Raphine Road over Hays Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Raphine Road over Hays Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.