Hayters Gap Road over Elk Garden Creek
FairPosted for loadRussell County, Virginia · .31M to 603 & .15M to 19 · Structure no. 000000000016355
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 354
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hayters Gap Road over Elk Garden Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hayters Gap Road over Elk Garden Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1984, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 354 vehicles a day, projected to reach 531 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hayters Gap Road over Elk Garden Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Hayters Gap Road over Elk Garden 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Hayters Gap Road over Elk Garden Creek carry?
About 354 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Hayters Gap Road over Elk Garden Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Hayters Gap Road over Elk Garden Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.