US Bridges

Cox Hollow RD./641 over Track Fork-Peak Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.10-RTE738; 1.30-RTE634 · Structure no. 000000000014572

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cox Hollow RD./641 over Track Fork-Peak Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cox Hollow RD./641 over Track Fork-Peak Creek in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 205 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCox Hollow RD./641
CrossesTrack Fork-Peak Creek
Location0.10-RTE738; 1.30-RTE634
RouteCounty Highway 641
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08463, -80.83017
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2017)
Projected traffic205 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$779 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cox Hollow RD./641 over Track Fork-Peak Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cox Hollow RD./641 over Track Fork-Peak 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Cox Hollow RD./641 over Track Fork-Peak Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Cox Hollow RD./641 over Track Fork-Peak Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Cox Hollow RD./641 over Track Fork-Peak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.