US Bridges

Baum Hollow Rd. over South Fork Powell River

Good

Wise County, Virginia · .02MT0 T838 & .05M TOT689 · Structure no. 000000000025709

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
679
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baum Hollow Rd. over South Fork Powell River is a concrete frame carrying Baum Hollow Rd. over South Fork Powell River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 679 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,019 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesBaum Hollow Rd.
CrossesSouth Fork Powell River
Location.02MT0 T838 & .05M TOT689
RouteCounty Highway 609
Coordinates36.86408, -82.74392
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic679 (2022)
Projected traffic1,019 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Baum Hollow Rd. over South Fork Powell River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baum Hollow Rd. over South Fork Powell River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Baum Hollow Rd. over South Fork Powell River carry?

About 679 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baum Hollow Rd. over South Fork Powell River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Baum Hollow Rd. over South Fork Powell River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.