US Bridges

The Hollow RD/672 over Owens Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 1.30 Rt 773; 0.70 Rt 739 · Structure no. 000000000013334

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

The Hollow RD/672 over Owens Creek is a concrete slab carrying The Hollow RD/672 over Owens Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesThe Hollow RD/672
CrossesOwens Creek
Location1.30 Rt 773; 0.70 Rt 739
RouteCounty Highway 672
Coordinates36.5879, -80.5586
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2014)
Projected traffic135 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 The Hollow RD/672 over Owens Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is The Hollow RD/672 over Owens 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does The Hollow RD/672 over Owens Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is The Hollow RD/672 over Owens Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns The Hollow RD/672 over Owens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.