US Bridges

Hayters Gap Road over N Fork Holston River

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 1.81 Fr. 700; 0.04 to 772 · Structure no. 000000000018909

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
658
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayters Gap Road over N Fork Holston River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hayters Gap Road over N Fork Holston River in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 658 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 734 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesHayters Gap Road
CrossesN Fork Holston River
Location1.81 Fr. 700; 0.04 to 772
RouteState Highway 80
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81867, -81.92298
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 mi (198 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$214.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hayters Gap Road over N Fork Holston River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayters Gap Road over N Fork Holston 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hayters Gap Road over N Fork Holston River carry?

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

How long is Hayters Gap Road over N Fork Holston River?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Hayters Gap Road over N Fork Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.