US Bridges

John Tyler Mem HWY over Gunns Run

Fair

Charles City County, Virginia · 0.84 618 & 1.01 to 644 · Structure no. 000000000004799

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,579
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Tyler Mem HWY over Gunns Run is a concrete culvert carrying John Tyler Mem HWY over Gunns Run in Charles City County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,579 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,876 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Tyler Mem HWY
CrossesGunns Run
Location0.84 618 & 1.01 to 644
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCharles City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.3356, -77.09339
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,579 (2022)
Projected traffic2,876 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 John Tyler Mem HWY over Gunns Run built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Tyler Mem HWY over Gunns Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does John Tyler Mem HWY over Gunns Run carry?

About 2,579 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is John Tyler Mem HWY over Gunns Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns John Tyler Mem HWY over Gunns Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.