US Bridges

Smith Hollow Rd. over Cove Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · 2.85M TO659&.65MTO 600 · Structure no. 000000000019652

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
507
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Hollow Rd. over Cove Creek is a concrete slab carrying Smith Hollow Rd. over Cove Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 507 vehicles a day, projected to reach 565 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith Hollow Rd.
CrossesCove Creek
Location2.85M TO659&.65MTO 600
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.00182, -81.07548
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic507 (2022)
Projected traffic565 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Smith Hollow Rd. over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Hollow Rd. over Cove 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Smith Hollow Rd. over Cove Creek carry?

About 507 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Smith Hollow Rd. over Cove Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Hollow Rd. over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.