US Bridges

Walkers Mill Lane over Gilmore Run

Good

Madison County, Virginia · .45 from 662 & .75 to 664 · Structure no. 000000000011812

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walkers Mill Lane over Gilmore Run is a steel culvert carrying Walkers Mill Lane over Gilmore Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWalkers Mill Lane
CrossesGilmore Run
Location.45 from 662 & .75 to 664
RouteCounty Highway 663
Coordinates38.33153, -78.34366
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2020)
Projected traffic159 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Walkers Mill Lane over Gilmore Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Walkers Mill Lane over Gilmore Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Walkers Mill Lane over Gilmore Run carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Walkers Mill Lane over Gilmore Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns Walkers Mill Lane over Gilmore Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.