US Bridges

Jubal Early HWY116 over N. Fork Gills Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.22 Rt 678; 0.48 Rt 684 · Structure no. 000000000007768

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,139
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jubal Early HWY116 over N. Fork Gills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jubal Early HWY116 over N. Fork Gills Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesJubal Early HWY116
CrossesN. Fork Gills Creek
Location0.22 Rt 678; 0.48 Rt 684
RouteState Highway 116
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.16569, -79.87358
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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
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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,139 (2022)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Jubal Early HWY116 over N. Fork Gills Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jubal Early HWY116 over N. Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Jubal Early HWY116 over N. Fork Gills Creek carry?

About 3,139 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jubal Early HWY116 over N. Fork Gills Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Jubal Early HWY116 over N. Fork Gills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.