US Bridges

Possom Hollow RD over Bullpasture River

FairPosted for load

Highland County, Virginia · 2.11 Dead END-0.15 to 654 · Structure no. 000000000010304

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Possom Hollow RD over Bullpasture River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Possom Hollow RD over Bullpasture River in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesPossom Hollow RD
CrossesBullpasture River
Location2.11 Dead END-0.15 to 654
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyHighland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.34766, -79.48692
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2018)
Projected traffic18 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$192 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Possom Hollow RD over Bullpasture River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Possom Hollow RD over Bullpasture River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Possom Hollow RD over Bullpasture River carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Possom Hollow RD over Bullpasture River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Possom Hollow RD over Bullpasture River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.