US Bridges

S.R. 92 over Jolly Hollow Creek

FairPosted for load

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .22 FR 857 & .74 to 660 · Structure no. 000000000011942

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
869
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 92 over Jolly Hollow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S.R. 92 over Jolly Hollow Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 100 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 869 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 969 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 92
CrossesJolly Hollow Creek
Location.22 FR 857 & .74 to 660
RouteState Highway 92
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67726, -78.38693
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic869 (2022)
Projected traffic969 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$678 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 92 over Jolly Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is S.R. 92 over Jolly Hollow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does S.R. 92 over Jolly Hollow Creek carry?

About 869 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 92 over Jolly Hollow Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 92 over Jolly Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.