US Bridges

Blackwells Hollow over Halls Creek

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 2.36 FR 629 / 0.93 to 687 · Structure no. 000000000000868

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
258
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackwells Hollow over Halls Creek is a concrete slab carrying Blackwells Hollow over Halls Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 93 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 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesBlackwells Hollow
CrossesHalls Creek
Location2.36 FR 629 / 0.93 to 687
RouteCounty Highway 810
Coordinates38.22169, -78.63971
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2022)
Projected traffic319 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$155 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blackwells Hollow over Halls Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Blackwells Hollow over Halls Creek 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 Halls Creek carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blackwells Hollow over Halls Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Blackwells Hollow over Halls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.