US Bridges

Forest Avenue over Indian Gap Run

Fair

Buena Vista city, Virginia · 0.01 16th ST-0.09 17th ST · Structure no. 000000000020066

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1983 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Avenue over Indian Gap Run is a concrete culvert carrying Forest Avenue over Indian Gap Run in Buena Vista city, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Avenue
CrossesIndian Gap Run
Location0.01 16th ST-0.09 17th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuena Vista city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.7282, -79.35566
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1983)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Avenue over Indian Gap Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Avenue over Indian Gap Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Forest Avenue over Indian Gap Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1983 count).

How long is Forest Avenue over Indian Gap Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Avenue over Indian Gap Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.