US Bridges

Audubon Drive over Gillies Creek

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0010OAKLEY 0080AIRPORT DR · Structure no. 000000000023656

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,213
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Audubon Drive over Gillies Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Audubon Drive over Gillies Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 11,213 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,371 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAudubon Drive
CrossesGillies Creek
Location0010OAKLEY 0080AIRPORT DR
RouteCounty Highway 77160
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.5253, -77.34248
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,213 (2022)
Projected traffic16,371 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Audubon Drive over Gillies Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Audubon Drive 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Audubon Drive over Gillies Creek carry?

About 11,213 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Audubon Drive over Gillies Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Audubon Drive over Gillies Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.