US Bridges

Gasburg Road over Pea Hill Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · 1.2 FR 705 & .9 to 669 · Structure no. 000000000003673

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,229
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gasburg Road over Pea Hill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gasburg Road over Pea Hill Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 1,229 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,341 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGasburg Road
CrossesPea Hill Creek
Location1.2 FR 705 & .9 to 669
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.55844, -77.85902
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,229 (2022)
Projected traffic1,341 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$300 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gasburg Road over Pea Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gasburg Road over Pea Hill 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Gasburg Road over Pea Hill Creek carry?

About 1,229 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gasburg Road over Pea Hill Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Gasburg Road over Pea Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.