US Bridges

Turnpike Road over Hayslette Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.20 to 654 & 0.25 to 646 · Structure no. 000000000015703

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turnpike Road over Hayslette Creek is a concrete slab carrying Turnpike Road over Hayslette Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 93 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 183 vehicles a day, projected to reach 209 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTurnpike Road
CrossesHayslette Creek
Location0.20 to 654 & 0.25 to 646
RouteCounty Highway 770
Coordinates37.78747, -79.59519
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2017)
Projected traffic209 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turnpike Road over Hayslette Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Turnpike Road over Hayslette 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Turnpike Road over Hayslette Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Turnpike Road over Hayslette Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Turnpike Road over Hayslette Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.