US Bridges

Gilbert Station RD over Preddy Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.79 FR 747E/1.10 to 784 · Structure no. 000000000000705

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilbert Station RD over Preddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gilbert Station RD over Preddy Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 138 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGilbert Station RD
CrossesPreddy Creek
Location0.79 FR 747E/1.10 to 784
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.14556, -78.37083
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2015)
Projected traffic138 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$310 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gilbert Station RD over Preddy Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Gilbert Station RD over Preddy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Gilbert Station RD over Preddy Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Gilbert Station RD over Preddy Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Gilbert Station RD over Preddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.