US Bridges

Red Hollow Rd. over Glade Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · 1.0M to 627 & .10M to 628 · Structure no. 000000000019696

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
718
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Hollow Rd. over Glade Creek is a concrete slab carrying Red Hollow Rd. over Glade Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 718 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,077 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Hollow Rd.
CrossesGlade Creek
Location1.0M to 627 & .10M to 628
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93073, -80.90055
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2017)
Projected traffic1,077 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 Red Hollow Rd. over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Hollow Rd. over Glade 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Red Hollow Rd. over Glade Creek carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Red Hollow Rd. over Glade Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Red Hollow Rd. over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.