US Bridges

Big Valley Road over Bolar Run

Good

Highland County, Virginia · 1.10 Rt 220 -0.50 Rt 694 · Structure no. 000000000028476

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Valley Road over Bolar Run is a concrete culvert carrying Big Valley Road over Bolar Run in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesBig Valley Road
CrossesBolar Run
Location1.10 Rt 220 -0.50 Rt 694
RouteCounty Highway 607
Coordinates38.2192, -79.68411
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2021)
Projected traffic136 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Big Valley Road over Bolar Run built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Valley Road over Bolar Run 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Big Valley Road over Bolar Run carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Big Valley Road over Bolar Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Big Valley Road over Bolar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.