US Bridges

Horseshoe Bend RD over Gills Creek

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · 1.80 to 15&360-2.30 to 40 · Structure no. 000000000011684

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horseshoe Bend RD over Gills Creek is a steel culvert carrying Horseshoe Bend RD over Gills Creek in Charlotte 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 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHorseshoe Bend RD
CrossesGills Creek
Location1.80 to 15&360-2.30 to 40
RouteCounty Highway 712
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.05377, -78.44721
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2021)
Projected traffic127 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 Horseshoe Bend RD over Gills Creek built?

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

What condition is Horseshoe Bend RD over Gills 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Horseshoe Bend RD over Gills Creek carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Horseshoe Bend RD over Gills Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Horseshoe Bend RD over Gills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.