US Bridges

Weakley Hollow Rd. over Robinson River

Good

Madison County, Virginia · 3.00 from 643&1.75 to End · Structure no. 000000000011734

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weakley Hollow Rd. over Robinson River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weakley Hollow Rd. over Robinson River in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 62 years old, older 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 149 vehicles a day, projected to reach 168 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWeakley Hollow Rd.
CrossesRobinson River
Location3.00 from 643&1.75 to End
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.52729, -78.35033
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2020)
Projected traffic168 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$170 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weakley Hollow Rd. over Robinson River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Weakley Hollow Rd. over Robinson River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Weakley Hollow Rd. over Robinson River carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Weakley Hollow Rd. over Robinson River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Weakley Hollow Rd. over Robinson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.