US Bridges

Davis Mill Rd. over Gradys Branch

Fair

Goochland County, Virginia · 1.20 FR 606 & 1.70 to 687 · Structure no. 000000000028603

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Mill Rd. over Gradys Branch is a steel culvert carrying Davis Mill Rd. over Gradys Branch in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 204 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis Mill Rd.
CrossesGradys Branch
Location1.20 FR 606 & 1.70 to 687
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyGoochland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.75243, -78.04231
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic177 (2015)
Projected traffic204 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Davis Mill Rd. over Gradys Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Mill Rd. over Gradys Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Davis Mill Rd. over Gradys Branch carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Davis Mill Rd. over Gradys Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Davis Mill Rd. over Gradys Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.