US Bridges

Blackhollow RD/636 over Back Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Virginia · 1.10-RTE637; 1.95-RTE643W · Structure no. 000000000014566

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackhollow RD/636 over Back Creek is a concrete slab carrying Blackhollow RD/636 over Back Creek 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBlackhollow RD/636
CrossesBack Creek
Location1.10-RTE637; 1.95-RTE643W
RouteCounty Highway 636
Coordinates37.13358, -80.75772
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2014)
Projected traffic104 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Blackhollow RD/636 over Back Creek built?

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

What condition is Blackhollow RD/636 over Back Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Blackhollow RD/636 over Back Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Blackhollow RD/636 over Back Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Blackhollow RD/636 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.