US Bridges

Route 340 over Hawksbill Creek

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.27 Rt 1720-1.14 Rt 1709 · Structure no. 000000000015888

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,782
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 340 over Hawksbill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 340 over Hawksbill Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5,782 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,447 by 2045. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 340
CrossesHawksbill Creek
Location0.27 Rt 1720-1.14 Rt 1709
RouteU.S. Route 340
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.38342, -78.63012
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,782 (2022)
Projected traffic6,447 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$105 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 340 over Hawksbill Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 340 over Hawksbill 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route 340 over Hawksbill Creek carry?

About 5,782 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 340 over Hawksbill Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Route 340 over Hawksbill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.