US Bridges

Holly Corner Road over Br Rappahannock River

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 1.3M RTE801-1.2M RTE663 · Structure no. 000000000018166

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
864
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Corner Road over Br Rappahannock River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Holly Corner Road over Br Rappahannock River in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 864 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,434 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHolly Corner Road
CrossesBr Rappahannock River
Location1.3M RTE801-1.2M RTE663
RouteCounty Highway 655
Coordinates38.35356, -77.58462
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic864 (2012)
Projected traffic1,434 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Holly Corner Road over Br Rappahannock River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Corner Road over Br Rappahannock 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 2023.

How much traffic does Holly Corner Road over Br Rappahannock River carry?

About 864 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Holly Corner Road over Br Rappahannock River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Holly Corner Road over Br Rappahannock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.