US Bridges

Dingus Hollow Lane over Branch

Good

Scott County, Virginia · .08 FR 649;1.42 End Mnt · Structure no. 000000000016918

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
176
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dingus Hollow Lane over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dingus Hollow Lane over Branch in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 58 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 176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 211 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesDingus Hollow Lane
CrossesBranch
Location.08 FR 649;1.42 End Mnt
RouteCounty Highway 777
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76141, -82.64302
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2022)
Projected traffic211 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Dingus Hollow Lane over Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Dingus Hollow Lane over Branch 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 Dingus Hollow Lane over Branch carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dingus Hollow Lane over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dingus Hollow Lane over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.