US Bridges

J S Holland RD 688 over Horse Pasture Creek

Good

Henry County, Virginia · 0.27 Rt 695; 3.05 Rt 692 · Structure no. 000000000010161

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
211
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

J S Holland RD 688 over Horse Pasture Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying J S Holland RD 688 over Horse Pasture Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 211 vehicles a day, projected to reach 239 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJ S Holland RD 688
CrossesHorse Pasture Creek
Location0.27 Rt 695; 3.05 Rt 692
RouteCounty Highway 688
Coordinates36.58557, -79.99474
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2018)
Projected traffic239 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$210.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J S Holland RD 688 over Horse Pasture Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is J S Holland RD 688 over Horse Pasture 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does J S Holland RD 688 over Horse Pasture Creek carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is J S Holland RD 688 over Horse Pasture Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns J S Holland RD 688 over Horse Pasture Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.