Long Hollow Road over N Fork Holston River
FairSmyth County, Virginia · 0.2 FR 797; 0.1 to 756 · Structure no. 000000000017596
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 197 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 332
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Long Hollow Road over N Fork Holston River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Long Hollow Road over N Fork Holston River in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 197 ft (60 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Long Hollow Road over N Fork Holston River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Long Hollow Road over N 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Long Hollow Road over N Fork Holston River carry?
About 332 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Long Hollow Road over N Fork Holston River?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Long Hollow Road over N Fork Holston River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.