Blackwells Hollow over Rocky Bar Branch
GoodAlbemarle County, Virginia · 0.68 FR 687 / 0.53 to 601 · Structure no. 000000000000872
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 258
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blackwells Hollow over Rocky Bar Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Blackwells Hollow over Rocky Bar Branch in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blackwells Hollow over Rocky Bar Branch built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Blackwells Hollow over Rocky Bar Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does Blackwells Hollow over Rocky Bar Branch carry?
About 258 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blackwells Hollow over Rocky Bar Branch?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Blackwells Hollow over Rocky Bar Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.