US Bridges

Ole Hickory Ln. over M Fork Holston River

FairPosted for load

Smyth County, Virginia · 0.15FR 11;0.25TO End Main · Structure no. 000000000017592

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ole Hickory Ln. over M Fork Holston River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ole Hickory Ln. over M Fork Holston River in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesOle Hickory Ln.
CrossesM Fork Holston River
Location0.15FR 11;0.25TO End Main
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.8698, -81.41682
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2017)
Projected traffic46 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$84.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ole Hickory Ln. over M Fork Holston River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ole Hickory Ln. over M Fork Holston River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ole Hickory Ln. over M Fork Holston River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Ole Hickory Ln. over M Fork Holston River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Ole Hickory Ln. over M Fork Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.