US Bridges

Harmony Hollow RD over Happy Creek

Good

Warren County, Virginia · 0.10 to 601 - 0.40 to 602 · Structure no. 000000000025147

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmony Hollow RD over Happy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Harmony Hollow RD over Happy Creek in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 338 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHarmony Hollow RD
CrossesHappy Creek
Location0.10 to 601 - 0.40 to 602
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86068, -78.17539
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2017)
Projected traffic338 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Harmony Hollow RD over Happy Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harmony Hollow RD over Happy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Harmony Hollow RD over Happy Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Harmony Hollow RD over Happy Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Harmony Hollow RD over Happy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.