US Bridges

Forbes Road over Holiday Creek

Fair

Buckingham County, Virginia · 0.0 Buck. Cl / 0.0 App Cl · Structure no. 000000000001600

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forbes Road over Holiday Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Forbes Road over Holiday Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesForbes Road
CrossesHoliday Creek
Location0.0 Buck. Cl / 0.0 App Cl
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.41651, -78.63621
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2018)
Projected traffic65 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 Holiday Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forbes Road over Holiday 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Forbes Road over Holiday Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Forbes Road over Holiday Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Forbes Road over Holiday Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.