Lovely Valley R668 over Gills Creek
GoodFranklin County, Virginia · 1.40 Rt 670; 0.20 Rt 833 · Structure no. 000000000026786
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,046
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lovely Valley R668 over Gills Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lovely Valley R668 over Gills Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,046 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,987 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lovely Valley R668 over Gills Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lovely Valley R668 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Lovely Valley R668 over Gills Creek carry?
About 2,046 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lovely Valley R668 over Gills Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Lovely Valley R668 over Gills Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.