US Bridges

Hazel Hollow RD626 over Morgan Branch

Good

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.05-RTE798; 3.05-RTE732 · Structure no. 000000000014556

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,049
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazel Hollow RD626 over Morgan Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hazel Hollow RD626 over Morgan Branch in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,049 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,170 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHazel Hollow RD626
CrossesMorgan Branch
Location0.05-RTE798; 3.05-RTE732
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13375, -80.58567
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,049 (2022)
Projected traffic1,170 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hazel Hollow RD626 over Morgan Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hazel Hollow RD626 over Morgan Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hazel Hollow RD626 over Morgan Branch carry?

About 1,049 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hazel Hollow RD626 over Morgan Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hazel Hollow RD626 over Morgan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.