US Bridges

Harris Hollow Road over Rush River

FairPosted for load

Rappahannock County, Virginia · 4.50 FR 623 & .30 to 625 · Structure no. 000000000014712

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris Hollow Road over Rush River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harris Hollow Road over Rush River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 78 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesHarris Hollow Road
CrossesRush River
Location4.50 FR 623 & .30 to 625
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.73638, -78.19659
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2019)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Harris Hollow Road over Rush River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Harris Hollow Road over Rush River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Harris Hollow Road over Rush River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Harris Hollow Road over Rush River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Harris Hollow Road over Rush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.