US Bridges

Brooks Mill RD 834 over Gills Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 1.80 Rt 670; 1.14 Rt 616 · Structure no. 000000000007998

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,034
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooks Mill RD 834 over Gills Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Brooks Mill RD 834 over Gills Creek in Franklin 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 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 2,034 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,970 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooks Mill RD 834
CrossesGills Creek
Location1.80 Rt 670; 1.14 Rt 616
RouteCounty Highway 834
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10073, -79.7331
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,034 (2022)
Projected traffic2,970 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$550.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooks Mill RD 834 over Gills Creek built?

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

What condition is Brooks Mill RD 834 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Brooks Mill RD 834 over Gills Creek carry?

About 2,034 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brooks Mill RD 834 over Gills Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Brooks Mill RD 834 over Gills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.