US Bridges

Gardys Mill Rd. over Gardys Mill Spillway

Good

Northumberland County, Virginia · Northum.-Westmore.Co.Line · Structure no. 000000000012781

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gardys Mill Rd. over Gardys Mill Spillway is a concrete culvert carrying Gardys Mill Rd. over Gardys Mill Spillway in Northumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 257 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGardys Mill Rd.
CrossesGardys Mill Spillway
LocationNorthum.-Westmore.Co.Line
RouteCounty Highway 617
Coordinates38.00142, -76.60205
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic257 (2020)
Projected traffic289 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gardys Mill Rd. over Gardys Mill Spillway built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gardys Mill Rd. over Gardys Mill Spillway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gardys Mill Rd. over Gardys Mill Spillway carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gardys Mill Rd. over Gardys Mill Spillway?

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

Who owns Gardys Mill Rd. over Gardys Mill Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.