US Bridges

Hollins Rd. over Lick Run

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0.4 MI from Orange Ave · Structure no. 000000000021653

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,153
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollins Rd. over Lick Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hollins Rd. over Lick Run in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 93 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 7,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,279 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHollins Rd.
CrossesLick Run
Location0.4 MI from Orange Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27771, -79.92374
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,153 (2022)
Projected traffic7,279 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$320 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hollins Rd. over Lick Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Hollins Rd. over Lick Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hollins Rd. over Lick Run carry?

About 7,153 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hollins Rd. over Lick Run?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Hollins Rd. over Lick Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.