US Bridges

C3009 over Holmes Creek

FairPosted for load

Chittenden County, Vermont · 0.2 MI to JCT W CL3 TH43 · Structure no. 100404002704041

Built
1898
127 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3009 over Holmes Creek is a wood or timber arch - thru carrying C3009 over Holmes Creek in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 127 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2029. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesC3009
CrossesHolmes Creek
Location0.2 MI to JCT W CL3 TH43
StateVermont
Coordinates44.33303, -73.28231
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic578 by 2029
Trucks2%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$224,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3009 over Holmes Creek built?

It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is C3009 over Holmes 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C3009 over Holmes Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3009 over Holmes Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns C3009 over Holmes Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.