Holmes Avenue over Meadow Creek
FairCharlottesville city, Virginia · 0010ELIZ Ave 0017NORTH Av · Structure no. 000000000020081
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Holmes Avenue over Meadow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Holmes Avenue over Meadow Creek in Charlottesville city, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Holmes Avenue over Meadow Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Holmes Avenue over Meadow 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Holmes Avenue over Meadow Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Holmes Avenue over Meadow Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns Holmes Avenue over Meadow Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.