US Bridges

Forksville Road over Taylor Creek

FairPosted for load

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 1.0 FR 621 & 0.7 to 638 · Structure no. 000000000011983

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forksville Road over Taylor Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forksville Road over Taylor Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 258 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesForksville Road
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location1.0 FR 621 & 0.7 to 638
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74399, -78.05547
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2019)
Projected traffic258 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$298 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forksville Road over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forksville Road over Taylor 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 Forksville Road over Taylor Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Forksville Road over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Forksville Road over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.