US Bridges

Hollins Mill Road over Blackwater Creek

FairPosted for load

Lynchburg city, Virginia · .89 Rt 501 / .84 Rt 29 B · Structure no. 000000000020488

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,350
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollins Mill Road over Blackwater Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hollins Mill Road over Blackwater Creek in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,567 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHollins Mill Road
CrossesBlackwater Creek
Location.89 Rt 501 / .84 Rt 29 B
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLynchburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.42532, -79.15954
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2022)
Projected traffic3,567 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$930.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hollins Mill Road over Blackwater Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Hollins Mill Road over Blackwater 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hollins Mill Road over Blackwater Creek carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hollins Mill Road over Blackwater Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hollins Mill Road over Blackwater Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.