US Bridges

Flatwoods Rd. over Long Hollow Branch

Good

Lee County, Virginia · 0.05 FR 854; 0.63 to 850 · Structure no. 000000000030852

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
338
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flatwoods Rd. over Long Hollow Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Flatwoods Rd. over Long Hollow Branch in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 377 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFlatwoods Rd.
CrossesLong Hollow Branch
Location0.05 FR 854; 0.63 to 850
RouteCounty Highway 661
Coordinates36.63416, -83.26517
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating97 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2022)
Projected traffic377 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Flatwoods Rd. over Long Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flatwoods Rd. over Long Hollow Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Flatwoods Rd. over Long Hollow Branch carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Flatwoods Rd. over Long Hollow Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Flatwoods Rd. over Long Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.