US Bridges

Hollywood Road over Appomattox River

FairPosted for load

Appomattox County, Virginia · 1.10-RT 617/1.00-RT 627 · Structure no. 000000000001606

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollywood Road over Appomattox River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hollywood Road over Appomattox River in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesHollywood Road
CrossesAppomattox River
Location1.10-RT 617/1.00-RT 627
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.33938, -78.65898
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2020)
Projected traffic89 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Hollywood Road over Appomattox River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollywood Road over Appomattox River 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Hollywood Road over Appomattox River carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hollywood Road over Appomattox River?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hollywood Road over Appomattox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.