US Bridges

Horse Hollow Road over Wallen Creek

Good

Lee County, Virginia · .20 Fr. 612 & 3.10 to 654 · Structure no. 000000000027349

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horse Hollow Road over Wallen Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Horse Hollow Road over Wallen Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2045. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHorse Hollow Road
CrossesWallen Creek
Location.20 Fr. 612 & 3.10 to 654
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61675, -83.15593
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic56 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Horse Hollow Road over Wallen Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horse Hollow Road over Wallen Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Horse Hollow Road over Wallen Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Horse Hollow Road over Wallen Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Horse Hollow Road over Wallen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.