US Bridges

Forest Road over Holloway Draft

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · Off Fdr 173 · Structure no. 080801000001067

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1998 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road over Holloway Draft is a steel culvert carrying Forest Road over Holloway Draft in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 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
CrossesHolloway Draft
LocationOff Fdr 173
RouteFederal Lands Road 255
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.21931, -79.38882
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 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 traffic25 (1998)
Projected traffic37 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 Holloway Draft built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road over Holloway Draft 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Road over Holloway Draft carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Forest Road over Holloway Draft?

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

Who owns Forest Road over Holloway Draft?

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