US Bridges

Possum Hollow Road over N Fork Holston River

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · .05 to R632; .45 to R91 · Structure no. 000000000017601

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
441
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Possum Hollow Road over N Fork Holston River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Possum Hollow Road over N Fork Holston River in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 441 vehicles a day, projected to reach 492 by 2045. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPossum Hollow Road
CrossesN Fork Holston River
Location.05 to R632; .45 to R91
RouteCounty Highway 633
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90801, -81.70198
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic441 (2022)
Projected traffic492 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Possum Hollow Road over N Fork Holston River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Possum 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Possum Hollow Road over N Fork Holston River carry?

About 441 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Possum Hollow Road over N Fork Holston River?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Possum Hollow Road over N Fork Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.