US Bridges

Hockman Pike over Bluestone River

FairPosted for load

Tazewell County, Virginia · 0.01 Edgwd 0.35 Montr ST · Structure no. 000000000022424

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,398
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hockman Pike over Bluestone River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hockman Pike over Bluestone River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 5 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 1,398 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,097 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHockman Pike
CrossesBluestone River
Location0.01 Edgwd 0.35 Montr ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24383, -81.28422
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating14 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,398 (2022)
Projected traffic2,097 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$182 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hockman Pike over Bluestone River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hockman Pike over Bluestone River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Hockman Pike over Bluestone River carry?

About 1,398 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hockman Pike over Bluestone River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hockman Pike over Bluestone River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.