US Bridges

Dean Hollow RD over Copper Creek

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Scott County, Virginia · 2.70 FR 613-1.60 to 71 · Structure no. 000000000016840

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dean Hollow RD over Copper Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dean Hollow RD over Copper Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 62 years old, older 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 154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 172 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDean Hollow RD
CrossesCopper Creek
Location2.70 FR 613-1.60 to 71
RouteCounty Highway 682
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74073, -82.40047
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2022)
Projected traffic172 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$260 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dean Hollow RD over Copper Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Dean Hollow RD over Copper 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Dean Hollow RD over Copper Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dean Hollow RD over Copper Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Dean Hollow RD over Copper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.