US Bridges

CLOVERHOLLOCRRD601 over Clover Hollow Creek

Good

Giles County, Virginia · 0.55-RTE639;0.45-RTE602 · Structure no. 000000000008394

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CLOVERHOLLOCRRD601 over Clover Hollow Creek is a steel culvert carrying CLOVERHOLLOCRRD601 over Clover Hollow Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCLOVERHOLLOCRRD601
CrossesClover Hollow Creek
Location0.55-RTE639;0.45-RTE602
RouteCounty Highway 601
Coordinates37.35101, -80.46713
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic95 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$15 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CLOVERHOLLOCRRD601 over Clover Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CLOVERHOLLOCRRD601 over Clover Hollow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CLOVERHOLLOCRRD601 over Clover Hollow Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CLOVERHOLLOCRRD601 over Clover Hollow Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CLOVERHOLLOCRRD601 over Clover Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.