US Bridges

Bibb Store Road over Gold Mine Creek

Fair

Louisa County, Virginia · 1.70ECL LOUISA&4.32 TO613 · Structure no. 000000000011493

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
419
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bibb Store Road over Gold Mine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bibb Store Road over Gold Mine Creek in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 419 vehicles a day, projected to reach 439 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBibb Store Road
CrossesGold Mine Creek
Location1.70ECL LOUISA&4.32 TO613
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.04439, -77.98459
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic419 (2019)
Projected traffic439 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Bibb Store Road over Gold Mine Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bibb Store Road over Gold Mine 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bibb Store Road over Gold Mine Creek carry?

About 419 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bibb Store Road over Gold Mine Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Bibb Store Road over Gold Mine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.