Blackwells Hollow over Doyles River
GoodAlbemarle County, Virginia · 0.02 FR 629 / 3.27 to 687 · Structure no. 000000000000866
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 258
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blackwells Hollow over Doyles River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Blackwells Hollow over Doyles River in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 70 years old, older 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blackwells Hollow over Doyles River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Blackwells Hollow over Doyles River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Blackwells Hollow over Doyles River carry?
About 258 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blackwells Hollow over Doyles River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Blackwells Hollow over Doyles River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.