US Bridges

Sawmill Hollow RD over Lick Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · 0.0M to 608& 0.95MTO Dcl · Structure no. 000000000016427

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sawmill Hollow RD over Lick Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sawmill Hollow RD over Lick Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 391 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSawmill Hollow RD
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.0M to 608& 0.95MTO Dcl
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.97963, -82.29784
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2015)
Projected traffic391 by 2045
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$69 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sawmill Hollow RD over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sawmill Hollow RD over Lick Creek 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 Sawmill Hollow RD over Lick Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Sawmill Hollow RD over Lick Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sawmill Hollow RD over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.