Galts Mill Road over Beck Creek
PoorPosted for loadAmherst County, Virginia · 2.58-RT 664 / 0.00-RT 648 · Structure no. 000000000001442
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 248
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Galts Mill Road over Beck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Galts Mill Road over Beck Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 248 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2045. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Galts Mill Road over Beck Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Galts Mill Road over Beck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Galts Mill Road over Beck Creek carry?
About 248 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Galts Mill Road over Beck Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Galts Mill Road over Beck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.