US Bridges

Greenwy HOLLOW/672 over Tinker Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.08-RTE779; 0.65-END Mt · Structure no. 000000000003485

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwy HOLLOW/672 over Tinker Creek is a steel culvert carrying Greenwy HOLLOW/672 over Tinker Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 202 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenwy HOLLOW/672
CrossesTinker Creek
Location0.08-RTE779; 0.65-END Mt
RouteCounty Highway 672
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.42671, -79.93906
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2016)
Projected traffic202 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$142.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenwy HOLLOW/672 over Tinker Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwy HOLLOW/672 over Tinker Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Greenwy HOLLOW/672 over Tinker Creek carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Greenwy HOLLOW/672 over Tinker Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Greenwy HOLLOW/672 over Tinker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.