US Bridges

Route 0622 over N Fork Holston River

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · .01 to R798 & .01 FR R614 · Structure no. 000000000019045

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
506
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0622 over N Fork Holston River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0622 over N Fork Holston River in Washington 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 506 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 564 by 2045. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesRoute 0622
CrossesN Fork Holston River
Location.01 to R798 & .01 FR R614
RouteCounty Highway 622
Coordinates36.72386, -82.2455
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2022)
Projected traffic564 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Route 0622 over N Fork Holston River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0622 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0622 over N Fork Holston River carry?

About 506 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Route 0622 over N Fork Holston River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0622 over N Fork Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.