US Bridges

Bacon Hollow Road over Chelsey Creek

Good

Greene County, Virginia · .96 from 614 & .74 to 810 · Structure no. 000000000030741

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
349
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bacon Hollow Road over Chelsey Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bacon Hollow Road over Chelsey Creek in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 349 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBacon Hollow Road
CrossesChelsey Creek
Location.96 from 614 & .74 to 810
RouteCounty Highway 627
Coordinates38.26108, -78.54781
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic349 (2022)
Projected traffic389 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bacon Hollow Road over Chelsey Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bacon Hollow Road over Chelsey 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bacon Hollow Road over Chelsey Creek carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bacon Hollow Road over Chelsey Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Bacon Hollow Road over Chelsey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.