US Bridges

Geddes Mountain RD over Naked Creek

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · 0.25-RT 611 / 0.95-RT 700 · Structure no. 000000000001509

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geddes Mountain RD over Naked Creek is a steel culvert carrying Geddes Mountain RD over Naked Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesGeddes Mountain RD
CrossesNaked Creek
Location0.25-RT 611 / 0.95-RT 700
RouteCounty Highway 662
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.66027, -79.00251
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2019)
Projected traffic137 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Geddes Mountain RD over Naked Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geddes Mountain RD over Naked 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Geddes Mountain RD over Naked Creek carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Geddes Mountain RD over Naked Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Geddes Mountain RD over Naked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.