US Bridges

Graves Mill RD1425 over Branch of Ivy Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.10-RT1380; 0.20-RT1382 · Structure no. 000000000027137

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,229
2016 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Graves Mill RD1425 over Branch of Ivy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Graves Mill RD1425 over Branch of Ivy Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,229 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,682 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGraves Mill RD1425
CrossesBranch of Ivy Creek
Location0.10-RT1380; 0.20-RT1382
RouteCounty Highway 1425
Coordinates37.3843, -79.2569
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,229 (2016)
Projected traffic6,682 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Graves Mill RD1425 over Branch of Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graves Mill RD1425 over Branch of Ivy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Graves Mill RD1425 over Branch of Ivy Creek carry?

About 4,229 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Graves Mill RD1425 over Branch of Ivy Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Graves Mill RD1425 over Branch of Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).