US Bridges

Hayters Gap Road over Loop Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · 1.47M to 656& .23M to 619 · Structure no. 000000000016353

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
354
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayters Gap Road over Loop Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hayters Gap Road over Loop Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 354 vehicles a day, projected to reach 395 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).

Location

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CarriesHayters Gap Road
CrossesLoop Creek
Location1.47M to 656& .23M to 619
RouteState Highway 80
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89288, -81.95673
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (2022)
Projected traffic395 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed38.5 mi (62 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 Hayters Gap Road over Loop Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayters Gap Road over Loop 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hayters Gap Road over Loop Creek carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hayters Gap Road over Loop Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hayters Gap Road over Loop Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.