US Bridges

Galts Mill Road over Partridge Creek

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · 2.30-RT.648/0.01-RT.624 · Structure no. 000000000001444

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galts Mill Road over Partridge Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Galts Mill Road over Partridge Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2045. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesGalts Mill Road
CrossesPartridge Creek
Location2.30-RT.648/0.01-RT.624
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.46972, -78.97794
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2022)
Projected traffic277 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Galts Mill Road over Partridge Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galts Mill Road over Partridge 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Galts Mill Road over Partridge Creek carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Galts Mill Road over Partridge Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Galts Mill Road over Partridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.