US Bridges

The Hollow RD/672 over Ararat River

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 1.00 Rt 773; 1.00 Rt 739 · Structure no. 000000000013335

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

The Hollow RD/672 over Ararat River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying The Hollow RD/672 over Ararat River in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 61 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 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 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesThe Hollow RD/672
CrossesArarat River
Location1.00 Rt 773; 1.00 Rt 739
RouteCounty Highway 672
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58622, -80.55457
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 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 closed5 mi (8 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$176.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was The Hollow RD/672 over Ararat River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is The Hollow RD/672 over Ararat River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does The Hollow RD/672 over Ararat River carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is The Hollow RD/672 over Ararat River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns The Hollow RD/672 over Ararat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.