US Bridges

Harris Ln. over Hungry Mother Creek

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · .7 to R700;.3 to R665 · Structure no. 000000000017626

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,080
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris Ln. over Hungry Mother Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Harris Ln. over Hungry Mother Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 1,080 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,204 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHarris Ln.
CrossesHungry Mother Creek
Location.7 to R700;.3 to R665
RouteCounty Highway 645
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85014, -81.53246
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2022)
Projected traffic1,204 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Harris Ln. over Hungry Mother Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harris Ln. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Harris Ln. over Hungry Mother Creek carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Harris Ln. over Hungry Mother Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Harris Ln. over Hungry Mother Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.