US Bridges

Oakleys Lane over Gillies Creek

FairPosted for load

Henrico County, Virginia · .5 60 .67 Old Oakleys LN · Structure no. 000000000009651

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,933
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakleys Lane over Gillies Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oakleys Lane over Gillies Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18,933 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,110 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOakleys Lane
CrossesGillies Creek
Location.5 60 .67 Old Oakleys LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.52579, -77.34358
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,933 (2022)
Projected traffic21,110 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Oakleys Lane over Gillies Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakleys Lane over Gillies 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Oakleys Lane over Gillies Creek carry?

About 18,933 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oakleys Lane over Gillies Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Oakleys Lane over Gillies Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.