US Bridges

Hollins Road / 601 over Tinker Creek

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.18-RT115; 0.62-RT616 · Structure no. 000000000026085

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,115
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollins Road / 601 over Tinker Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hollins Road / 601 over Tinker Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 6,115 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,818 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHollins Road / 601
CrossesTinker Creek
Location0.18-RT115; 0.62-RT616
RouteCounty Highway 601
Coordinates37.32278, -79.93206
Functional classUrban 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,115 (2022)
Projected traffic6,818 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hollins Road / 601 over Tinker Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollins Road / 601 over Tinker Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hollins Road / 601 over Tinker Creek carry?

About 6,115 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hollins Road / 601 over Tinker Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Hollins Road / 601 over Tinker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.