US Bridges

Forest Hill Road over Big Guinea Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Virginia · 0.5 Rt 631 / 0.7 Rt 600 · Structure no. 000000000030911

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Hill Road over Big Guinea Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Forest Hill Road over Big Guinea Creek in Cumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesForest Hill Road
CrossesBig Guinea Creek
Location0.5 Rt 631 / 0.7 Rt 600
RouteCounty Highway 644
CountyCumberland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.43988, -78.21976
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2020)
Projected traffic33 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Forest Hill Road over Big Guinea Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Hill Road over Big 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Forest Hill Road over Big Guinea Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Forest Hill Road over Big Guinea Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Forest Hill Road over Big Guinea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.