US Bridges

Lost Mnt ROAD636 over Gills Creek

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.90 Rt 122; 1.80 Rt 670 · Structure no. 000000000007860

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
713
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lost Mnt ROAD636 over Gills Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lost Mnt ROAD636 over Gills Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 713 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,155 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLost Mnt ROAD636
CrossesGills Creek
Location0.90 Rt 122; 1.80 Rt 670
RouteCounty Highway 636
Coordinates37.11282, -79.74371
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic713 (2014)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lost Mnt ROAD636 over Gills Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lost Mnt ROAD636 over Gills 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lost Mnt ROAD636 over Gills Creek carry?

About 713 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Lost Mnt ROAD636 over Gills Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lost Mnt ROAD636 over Gills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.