US Bridges

Mutton Hollow Road over Swift Run

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Virginia · .00 from 635 & 2.00 to 33 · Structure no. 000000000009002

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
315
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mutton Hollow Road over Swift Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mutton Hollow Road over Swift Run in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 93 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 315 vehicles a day, projected to reach 381 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMutton Hollow Road
CrossesSwift Run
Location.00 from 635 & 2.00 to 33
RouteCounty Highway 634
CountyGreene County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.31399, -78.50487
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2020)
Projected traffic381 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$360 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mutton Hollow Road over Swift Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Mutton Hollow Road over Swift Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mutton Hollow Road over Swift Run carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mutton Hollow Road over Swift Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Mutton Hollow Road over Swift Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.