US Bridges

Hat Rock Road over Maiden Spring Creek

Good

Tazewell County, Virginia · 0.0 from 602 0.35 to End · Structure no. 000000000029329

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hat Rock Road over Maiden Spring Creek is a concrete frame carrying Hat Rock Road over Maiden Spring Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHat Rock Road
CrossesMaiden Spring Creek
Location0.0 from 602 0.35 to End
RouteCounty Highway 844
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09528, -81.45871
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2015)
Projected traffic98 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Hat Rock Road over Maiden Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hat Rock Road over Maiden Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Hat Rock Road over Maiden Spring Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Hat Rock Road over Maiden Spring Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hat Rock Road over Maiden Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.