US Bridges

Hollyhock Trail over Fountains Creek

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 3.62 MI FR N.C.State Line · Structure no. 000000000009026

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollyhock Trail over Fountains Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hollyhock Trail over Fountains Creek in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 281 vehicles a day, projected to reach 315 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesHollyhock Trail
CrossesFountains Creek
Location3.62 MI FR N.C.State Line
RouteInterstate FR128
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59594, -77.56406
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2017)
Projected traffic315 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Hollyhock Trail over Fountains Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollyhock Trail over Fountains 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hollyhock Trail over Fountains Creek carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Hollyhock Trail over Fountains Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hollyhock Trail over Fountains Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.