US Bridges

Holiday Lake Road over Appomattox River

Fair

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.30-RT 617/1.30-RT 601 · Structure no. 000000000001610

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holiday Lake Road over Appomattox River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holiday Lake Road over Appomattox River in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHoliday Lake Road
CrossesAppomattox River
Location0.30-RT 617/1.30-RT 601
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.37398, -78.6348
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Holiday Lake Road over Appomattox River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holiday Lake Road over Appomattox River 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Holiday Lake Road over Appomattox River carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Holiday Lake Road over Appomattox River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Holiday Lake Road over Appomattox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.