US Bridges

Gilliam Hollow Rd. over Indian Creek

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .40MTOENDSTMAINT&.10MTO23 · Structure no. 000000000019461

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilliam Hollow Rd. over Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying Gilliam Hollow Rd. over Indian Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGilliam Hollow Rd.
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.40MTOENDSTMAINT&.10MTO23
RouteCounty Highway 689
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09677, -82.60153
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Gilliam Hollow Rd. over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Gilliam Hollow Rd. over Indian Creek 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 Gilliam Hollow Rd. over Indian Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Gilliam Hollow Rd. over Indian Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Gilliam Hollow Rd. over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.