US Bridges

Old Hollow RD /642 over Branch of Mill Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.60-RTE11; 1.60-RTE638 · Structure no. 000000000023979

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hollow RD /642 over Branch of Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Hollow RD /642 over Branch of Mill Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Hollow RD /642
CrossesBranch of Mill Creek
Location0.60-RTE11; 1.60-RTE638
RouteCounty Highway 642
Coordinates37.49268, -79.78882
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2016)
Projected traffic139 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$124 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Hollow RD /642 over Branch of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Hollow RD /642 over Branch of Mill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Hollow RD /642 over Branch of Mill Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Old Hollow RD /642 over Branch of Mill Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old Hollow RD /642 over Branch of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.