US Bridges

Mckinney Hollow over Cowpasture River

Good

Alleghany County, Virginia · 1.2 Rt 634 - 0.7 Bot CO · Structure no. 000000000027499

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
283
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckinney Hollow over Cowpasture River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mckinney Hollow over Cowpasture River in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 283 vehicles a day, projected to reach 316 by 2045. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesMckinney Hollow
CrossesCowpasture River
Location1.2 Rt 634 - 0.7 Bot CO
RouteCounty Highway 633
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.79177, -79.75959
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2022)
Projected traffic316 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mckinney Hollow over Cowpasture River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckinney Hollow over Cowpasture 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mckinney Hollow over Cowpasture River carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mckinney Hollow over Cowpasture River?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mckinney Hollow over Cowpasture River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.