US Bridges

Holly Tree RD.802 over Clarks Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 1.06-RT 669;0.88-RT 773 · Structure no. 000000000013409

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Tree RD.802 over Clarks Creek is a concrete continuous other carrying Holly Tree RD.802 over Clarks Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHolly Tree RD.802
CrossesClarks Creek
Location1.06-RT 669;0.88-RT 773
RouteCounty Highway 802
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.57394, -80.52037
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2012)
Projected traffic54 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$912 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holly Tree RD.802 over Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Tree RD.802 over Clarks 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 Holly Tree RD.802 over Clarks Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Holly Tree RD.802 over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Holly Tree RD.802 over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.