US Bridges

Hayters Gap Road over Wolf Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 5.91 Russell& 9.13 FR 11 · Structure no. 000000000018897

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
658
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayters Gap Road over Wolf Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hayters Gap Road over Wolf Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 658 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 734 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHayters Gap Road
CrossesWolf Creek
Location5.91 Russell& 9.13 FR 11
RouteState Highway 80
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83343, -81.92748
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic658 (2022)
Projected traffic734 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hayters Gap Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayters Gap Road over Wolf 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hayters Gap Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 658 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hayters Gap Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hayters Gap Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.