US Bridges

Baum Hollow Road over Wildcat Creek

Good

Wise County, Virginia · .05M to 668 & 1.35MTO 612 · Structure no. 000000000019364

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baum Hollow Road over Wildcat Creek is a concrete slab carrying Baum Hollow Road over Wildcat Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 334 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBaum Hollow Road
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location.05M to 668 & 1.35MTO 612
RouteCounty Highway 609
Coordinates36.84272, -82.75974
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic334 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baum Hollow Road over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baum Hollow Road over Wildcat 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Baum Hollow Road over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Baum Hollow Road over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Baum Hollow Road over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.