US Bridges

Forest Road over Little Irish Creek

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · Between SR 60 and 607 · Structure no. 080805000001011

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1998 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road over Little Irish Creek is a steel culvert carrying Forest Road over Little Irish Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Road
CrossesLittle Irish Creek
LocationBetween SR 60 and 607
RouteFederal Lands Road 39
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.67147, -79.28318
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1998)
Projected traffic225 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Road over Little Irish Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road over Little Irish 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Road over Little Irish Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Forest Road over Little Irish Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns Forest Road over Little Irish Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.