US Bridges

Hayters Gap Road over Wolf Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 6.69 to RCL-8.35 FR RT11 · Structure no. 000000000018898

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
658
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayters Gap Road over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hayters Gap Road over Wolf Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 2045. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesHayters Gap Road
CrossesWolf Creek
Location6.69 to RCL-8.35 FR RT11
RouteState Highway 80
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82369, -81.92181
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic658 (2022)
Projected traffic734 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 1975, making it 50 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 April 2023.

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 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hayters Gap Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.