US Bridges

Hanging Rock Pkway over Small Creek

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · 5.16 to WCL;.32 to Dungan · Structure no. 000000000016611

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
859
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanging Rock Pkway over Small Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hanging Rock Pkway over Small Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 859 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,070 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesHanging Rock Pkway
CrossesSmall Creek
Location5.16 to WCL;.32 to Dungan
RouteState Highway 72
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83825, -82.46634
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic859 (2022)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$39 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hanging Rock Pkway over Small Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hanging Rock Pkway over Small 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hanging Rock Pkway over Small Creek carry?

About 859 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hanging Rock Pkway over Small Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hanging Rock Pkway over Small Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.