US Bridges

Old Hollow Road over N Fork Thornton River

Good

Rappahannock County, Virginia · .60 FR 211 & .40 to 600 · Structure no. 000000000014688

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
286
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hollow Road over N Fork Thornton River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Hollow Road over N Fork Thornton River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 76 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 286 vehicles a day, projected to reach 319 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Hollow Road
CrossesN Fork Thornton River
Location.60 FR 211 & .40 to 600
RouteCounty Highway 612
Coordinates38.67229, -78.22433
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2022)
Projected traffic319 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Hollow Road over N Fork Thornton River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Old Hollow Road over N Fork Thornton River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Hollow Road over N Fork Thornton River carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Hollow Road over N Fork Thornton River?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hollow Road over N Fork Thornton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.