US Bridges

Reed Hollow Road over Copper Creek

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · 0132865 0006627 · Structure no. 000000000016687

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reed Hollow Road over Copper Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reed Hollow Road over Copper Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 5 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 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2045. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesReed Hollow Road
CrossesCopper Creek
Location0132865 0006627
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67383, -82.56611
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2022)
Projected traffic4 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$327.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reed Hollow Road over Copper Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Reed Hollow Road over Copper 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Reed Hollow Road over Copper Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Reed Hollow Road over Copper Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Reed Hollow Road over Copper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.