US Bridges

Bohon HOLLOWRD/734 over Roanoke River

FairPosted for load

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.02-RTE871; 0.01-RTE639 · Structure no. 000000000015092

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bohon HOLLOWRD/734 over Roanoke River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bohon HOLLOWRD/734 over Roanoke River in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 320 by 2045. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesBohon HOLLOWRD/734
CrossesRoanoke River
Location0.02-RTE871; 0.01-RTE639
RouteCounty Highway 734
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24962, -80.14173
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic320 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$273.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bohon HOLLOWRD/734 over Roanoke River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bohon HOLLOWRD/734 over Roanoke 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bohon HOLLOWRD/734 over Roanoke River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Bohon HOLLOWRD/734 over Roanoke River?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Bohon HOLLOWRD/734 over Roanoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.