US Bridges

Dovel Hollow Road over Honey Run

Good

Page County, Virginia · 2.60 Rt 638 - 0.90 to End · Structure no. 000000000013125

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
816
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dovel Hollow Road over Honey Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dovel Hollow Road over Honey Run in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 51 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 816 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,078 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesDovel Hollow Road
CrossesHoney Run
Location2.60 Rt 638 - 0.90 to End
RouteCounty Highway 618
Coordinates38.54393, -78.54595
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic816 (2018)
Projected traffic1,078 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$300 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dovel Hollow Road over Honey Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Dovel Hollow Road over Honey Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Dovel Hollow Road over Honey Run carry?

About 816 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Dovel Hollow Road over Honey Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dovel Hollow Road over Honey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.