US Bridges

Perkins Hollow RD over Miller Creek

Good

Russell County, Virginia · .03MTO622&0.2MTOENDMAINT. · Structure no. 000000000016539

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perkins Hollow RD over Miller Creek is a concrete slab carrying Perkins Hollow RD over Miller Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 49 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 173 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesPerkins Hollow RD
CrossesMiller Creek
Location.03MTO622&0.2MTOENDMAINT.
RouteCounty Highway 842
Coordinates37.05674, -81.94352
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2015)
Projected traffic173 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Perkins Hollow RD over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Perkins Hollow RD over Miller 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Perkins Hollow RD over Miller Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Perkins Hollow RD over Miller Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Perkins Hollow RD over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.