US Bridges

Mcmurry Hollow RD over Roberts Creek

Poor

Scott County, Virginia · .20M to 58 & .40M to 694 · Structure no. 000000000016863

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcmurry Hollow RD over Roberts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcmurry Hollow RD over Roberts Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 172 vehicles a day, projected to reach 192 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMcmurry Hollow RD
CrossesRoberts Creek
Location.20M to 58 & .40M to 694
RouteCounty Highway 696
Coordinates36.634, -82.42371
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2022)
Projected traffic192 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Mcmurry Hollow RD over Roberts Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Mcmurry Hollow RD over Roberts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Mcmurry Hollow RD over Roberts Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mcmurry Hollow RD over Roberts Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mcmurry Hollow RD over Roberts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.