US Bridges

Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 640_BUT Hollow Road

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 5.60-MONT Co; 1.23-RT 112 · Structure no. 000000000014855

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,294
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 640_BUT Hollow Road is a concrete tee beam carrying Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 640_BUT Hollow Road in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 28,294 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,456 by 2045. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl Route 0081
CrossesRTE 640_BUT Hollow Road
Location5.60-MONT Co; 1.23-RT 112
RouteInterstate 81
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28697, -80.12066
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,294 (2022)
Projected traffic34,456 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$112.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 640_BUT Hollow Road built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 640_BUT Hollow Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 640_BUT Hollow Road carry?

About 28,294 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 640_BUT Hollow Road?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 640_BUT Hollow Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.