US Bridges

Masonic Lane over Gillies Creek

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.3 Gay Ave 0.4 8th ST · Structure no. 000000000030652

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,410
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Masonic Lane over Gillies Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Masonic Lane over Gillies Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 10,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,954 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMasonic Lane
CrossesGillies Creek
Location0.3 Gay Ave 0.4 8th ST
RouteCounty Highway 75370
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53, -77.375
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,410 (2022)
Projected traffic10,954 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Masonic Lane over Gillies Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Masonic 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 2023.

How much traffic does Masonic Lane over Gillies Creek carry?

About 10,410 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Masonic Lane over Gillies Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Masonic Lane over Gillies Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.