I-81 Sbl over Rt 694 & Hog Thief Creek
FairWashington County, Virginia · 3.58 Fr. 11; 3.18 to 737. · Structure no. 000000000018930
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 166 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,320
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Sbl over Rt 694 & Hog Thief Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-81 Sbl over Rt 694 & Hog Thief Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 63 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 20,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,985 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 Sbl over Rt 694 & Hog Thief Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is I-81 Sbl over Rt 694 & Hog Thief 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-81 Sbl over Rt 694 & Hog Thief Creek carry?
About 20,320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Sbl over Rt 694 & Hog Thief Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 Sbl over Rt 694 & Hog Thief Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.