US Bridges

Holman Mill Road over Little Guinea Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Virginia · 1.30 to 45 - 0.70 to 660 · Structure no. 000000000005759

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
364
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holman Mill Road over Little Guinea Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holman Mill Road over Little Guinea Creek in Cumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 57 years old, older 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 364 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHolman Mill Road
CrossesLittle Guinea Creek
Location1.30 to 45 - 0.70 to 660
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyCumberland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.42722, -78.31806
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2017)
Projected traffic440 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$503 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holman Mill Road over Little Guinea Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Holman Mill Road over Little Guinea 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Holman Mill Road over Little Guinea Creek carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Holman Mill Road over Little Guinea Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Holman Mill Road over Little Guinea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.