US Bridges

Flat Rock RD over Holmans Creek

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Shenandoah County, Virginia · 1.42 to 42 - 0.03 to 614 · Structure no. 000000000017293

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flat Rock RD over Holmans Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Flat Rock RD over Holmans Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFlat Rock RD
CrossesHolmans Creek
Location1.42 to 42 - 0.03 to 614
RouteCounty Highway 728
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.71395, -78.75555
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$30 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flat Rock RD over Holmans Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flat Rock RD over Holmans 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Flat Rock RD over Holmans Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Flat Rock RD over Holmans Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Flat Rock RD over Holmans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.