Giles Hollow Road over Martin Creek
PoorPosted for loadLee County, Virginia · 0.20 Fr. 680; 0.05 to 851 · Structure no. 000000000010920
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Giles Hollow Road over Martin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Giles Hollow Road over Martin Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2045. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Giles Hollow Road over Martin Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Giles Hollow Road over Martin Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Giles Hollow Road over Martin Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Giles Hollow Road over Martin Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Giles Hollow Road over Martin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.