West Chilhowie St. over Hungry Mother Creek
FairSmyth County, Virginia · .3 FR Mar CL-1.1 to 665 · Structure no. 000000000017647
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 315
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Chilhowie St. over Hungry Mother Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying West Chilhowie St. over Hungry Mother Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2045. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Chilhowie St. over Hungry Mother Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Chilhowie St. 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does West Chilhowie St. over Hungry Mother Creek carry?
About 315 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is West Chilhowie St. over Hungry Mother Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns West Chilhowie St. over Hungry Mother Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.