US Bridges

Wise Hollow RD over Trib North River

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.25 Rt 727 - 1.00 Rt 697 · Structure no. 000000000016036

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
619
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wise Hollow RD over Trib North River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wise Hollow RD over Trib North River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 619 vehicles a day, projected to reach 790 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWise Hollow RD
CrossesTrib North River
Location0.25 Rt 727 - 1.00 Rt 697
RouteCounty Highway 698
Coordinates38.35535, -78.95889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (2021)
Projected traffic790 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wise Hollow RD over Trib North River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wise Hollow RD over Trib North 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wise Hollow RD over Trib North River carry?

About 619 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Wise Hollow RD over Trib North River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wise Hollow RD over Trib North River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.