US Bridges

Gardner Road over Cub Creek

Fair

Louisa County, Virginia · 1.37 from 522 &.93 to 658 · Structure no. 000000000011518

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,127
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gardner Road over Cub Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gardner Road over Cub 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 1,127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,509 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesGardner Road
CrossesCub Creek
Location1.37 from 522 &.93 to 658
RouteCounty Highway 648
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.86257, -77.87117
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 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,127 (2022)
Projected traffic1,509 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Gardner Road over Cub Creek built?

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

What condition is Gardner Road over Cub 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 2024.

How much traffic does Gardner Road over Cub Creek carry?

About 1,127 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gardner Road over Cub Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Gardner Road over Cub Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.