US Bridges

Happy HOLLOWRD/815 over Indian Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.30-RT785; 1.48-RT624 · Structure no. 000000000012364

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
429
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Happy HOLLOWRD/815 over Indian Run is a steel culvert carrying Happy HOLLOWRD/815 over Indian Run in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 429 vehicles a day, projected to reach 483 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHappy HOLLOWRD/815
CrossesIndian Run
Location0.30-RT785; 1.48-RT624
RouteCounty Highway 815
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24955, -80.38497
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic429 (2020)
Projected traffic483 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$102.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Happy HOLLOWRD/815 over Indian Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Happy HOLLOWRD/815 over Indian Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Happy HOLLOWRD/815 over Indian Run carry?

About 429 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Happy HOLLOWRD/815 over Indian Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Happy HOLLOWRD/815 over Indian Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.