US Bridges

Grubb Hill Church over Nibbs Creek

Fair

Amelia County, Virginia · 1.79 FR 629 & 0.62 to 630 · Structure no. 000000000026265

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,771
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grubb Hill Church over Nibbs Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Grubb Hill Church over Nibbs Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 1,771 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,237 by 2045. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGrubb Hill Church
CrossesNibbs Creek
Location1.79 FR 629 & 0.62 to 630
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.38542, -77.97928
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,771 (2022)
Projected traffic2,237 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grubb Hill Church over Nibbs Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grubb Hill Church over Nibbs 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Grubb Hill Church over Nibbs Creek carry?

About 1,771 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Grubb Hill Church over Nibbs Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Grubb Hill Church over Nibbs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.