US Bridges

Keister Hollow RD over Bullpasture River

FairPosted for load

Highland County, Virginia · 2.24 Dead END-0.16 Rt 654 · Structure no. 000000000010306

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keister Hollow RD over Bullpasture River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Keister Hollow RD over Bullpasture River in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesKeister Hollow RD
CrossesBullpasture River
Location2.24 Dead END-0.16 Rt 654
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountyHighland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.39293, -79.45635
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic69 by 2042
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$109 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keister Hollow RD over Bullpasture River built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keister 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 March 2024.

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

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Keister Hollow RD over Bullpasture River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Keister Hollow RD over Bullpasture River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.