Old Forest Road over Blackwater Creek
GoodLynchburg city, Virginia · 0047221 0125LINKHYDR · Structure no. 000000000020557
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,586
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Forest Road over Blackwater Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Forest Road over Blackwater Creek in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 93 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,586 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,345 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Forest Road over Blackwater Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Old Forest Road over Blackwater 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Old Forest Road over Blackwater Creek carry?
About 7,586 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Forest Road over Blackwater Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Old Forest Road over Blackwater Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.