US Bridges

Hollowtree RD./644 over Big Reed Island Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.35-RTE645; 0.35-RTE640 · Structure no. 000000000004663

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollowtree RD./644 over Big Reed Island Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hollowtree RD./644 over Big Reed Island Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHollowtree RD./644
CrossesBig Reed Island Creek
Location0.35-RTE645; 0.35-RTE640
RouteCounty Highway 644
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.6765, -80.5104
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2019)
Projected traffic94 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$794 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hollowtree RD./644 over Big Reed Island Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollowtree RD./644 over Big Reed Island 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hollowtree RD./644 over Big Reed Island Creek carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hollowtree RD./644 over Big Reed Island Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Hollowtree RD./644 over Big Reed Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.