US Bridges

Gunstock Ck RD 640 over Gunstock Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 2.50 Rt 764; 0.60 Rt 639 · Structure no. 000000000026729

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gunstock Ck RD 640 over Gunstock Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Gunstock Ck RD 640 over Gunstock Creek in Bedford 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGunstock Ck RD 640
CrossesGunstock Creek
Location2.50 Rt 764; 0.60 Rt 639
RouteCounty Highway 640
Coordinates37.48132, -79.47886
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2019)
Projected traffic117 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Gunstock Ck RD 640 over Gunstock Creek built?

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

What condition is Gunstock Ck RD 640 over Gunstock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Gunstock Ck RD 640 over Gunstock Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Gunstock Ck RD 640 over Gunstock Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns Gunstock Ck RD 640 over Gunstock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.