US Bridges

Gilmer Br. RD 692 over Maggodee Creek

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 684; 2.00 Rt 691 · Structure no. 000000000025441

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilmer Br. RD 692 over Maggodee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gilmer Br. RD 692 over Maggodee Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 244 vehicles a day, projected to reach 381 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGilmer Br. RD 692
CrossesMaggodee Creek
Location0.40 Rt 684; 2.00 Rt 691
RouteCounty Highway 692
Coordinates37.11015, -79.92439
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 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2017)
Projected traffic381 by 2045
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 Gilmer Br. RD 692 over Maggodee Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilmer Br. RD 692 over Maggodee 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 2023.

How much traffic does Gilmer Br. RD 692 over Maggodee Creek carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Gilmer Br. RD 692 over Maggodee Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Gilmer Br. RD 692 over Maggodee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.