US Bridges

Gidbrownhollowroad over Covington River

Good

Rappahannock County, Virginia · 2.00 FR 211 & .01 to 614 · Structure no. 000000000014710

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
332
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gidbrownhollowroad over Covington River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gidbrownhollowroad over Covington River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 51 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 332 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesGidbrownhollowroad
CrossesCovington River
Location2.00 FR 211 & .01 to 614
RouteCounty Highway 622
Coordinates38.7053, -78.21954
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic332 (2022)
Projected traffic370 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Gidbrownhollowroad over Covington River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Gidbrownhollowroad over Covington 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Gidbrownhollowroad over Covington River carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gidbrownhollowroad over Covington River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gidbrownhollowroad over Covington River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.