US Bridges

Park Blvd. over Hungry Mother Creek

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · 1.42 to R348 & 2.4 to R11 · Structure no. 000000000017402

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,529
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Blvd. over Hungry Mother Creek is a concrete slab carrying Park Blvd. over Hungry Mother Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,529 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,705 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Blvd.
CrossesHungry Mother Creek
Location1.42 to R348 & 2.4 to R11
RouteState Highway 16
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86594, -81.52801
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
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,529 (2022)
Projected traffic1,705 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$348.8 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Blvd. over Hungry Mother Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Blvd. over Hungry Mother 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Park Blvd. over Hungry Mother Creek carry?

About 1,529 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Park Blvd. over Hungry Mother Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Park Blvd. over Hungry Mother Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.