US Bridges

Hummingbird Lane over Holts Branch

Fair

Appomattox County, Virginia · 1.60-RT.608 / 1.30-RT.668 · Structure no. 000000000001652

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hummingbird Lane over Holts Branch is a steel culvert carrying Hummingbird Lane over Holts Branch in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHummingbird Lane
CrossesHolts Branch
Location1.60-RT.608 / 1.30-RT.668
RouteCounty Highway 667
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.3925, -78.92753
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2020)
Projected traffic174 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hummingbird Lane over Holts Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hummingbird Lane over Holts Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hummingbird Lane over Holts Branch carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hummingbird Lane over Holts Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Hummingbird Lane over Holts Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.