Old Forest Road over Blackwater Creek

Good Condition94 years old7,586 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyLynchburg
Location0047221 0125linkhydr
CarriesOld Forest Road
CrossesBlackwater Creek
Coordinates37.40523, -79.18791

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length77.4 ft (23.6 m)
Max Span38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Deck Width35.8 ft (10.9 m)
Deck Area257.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1932 (reconstructed 1985)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,586 (2020)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection223
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000020557

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