Long Hollow Road over Cove Creek
FairSmyth County, Virginia · 0.38 FR 756; 0.0 to 42 · Structure no. 000000000017595
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 332
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Long Hollow Road over Cove Creek is a concrete slab carrying Long Hollow Road over Cove Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 53 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 332 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Long Hollow Road over Cove Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Long Hollow Road over Cove 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Long Hollow Road over Cove Creek carry?
About 332 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Long Hollow Road over Cove Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Long Hollow Road over Cove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.