US Bridges

Beldor RD over Hawksbill Creek

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Rockingham County, Virginia · 2.60 Nat Pk- 0.40 Rt 627 · Structure no. 000000000015981

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beldor RD over Hawksbill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Beldor RD over Hawksbill Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 75 years old, older 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesBeldor RD
CrossesHawksbill Creek
Location2.60 Nat Pk- 0.40 Rt 627
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.34719, -78.61201
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2018)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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$57 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beldor RD over Hawksbill Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Beldor RD over Hawksbill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Beldor RD over Hawksbill Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Beldor RD over Hawksbill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Beldor RD over Hawksbill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.