US Bridges

Grapelawn Drive over Davis Creek

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.93-RT 613 / 0.97-RT 623 · Structure no. 000000000012612

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grapelawn Drive over Davis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grapelawn Drive over Davis Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGrapelawn Drive
CrossesDavis Creek
Location0.93-RT 613 / 0.97-RT 623
RouteCounty Highway 776
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.83142, -78.84479
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2020)
Projected traffic67 by 2045
Trucks0%
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

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 Grapelawn Drive over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grapelawn Drive over Davis 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Grapelawn Drive over Davis Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Grapelawn Drive over Davis Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Grapelawn Drive over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.