US Bridges

Forbes Road over Fish Pond Creek

Good

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.60-RT.651 / 1.00-RT.626 · Structure no. 000000000027793

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forbes Road over Fish Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Forbes Road over Fish Pond Creek in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesForbes Road
CrossesFish Pond Creek
Location0.60-RT.651 / 1.00-RT.626
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.39854, -78.68091
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2020)
Projected traffic14 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Forbes Road over Fish Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forbes Road over Fish Pond Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Forbes Road over Fish Pond Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Forbes Road over Fish Pond Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Forbes Road over Fish Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.