Cosby Road over Gaddes Creek
PoorPosted for loadPowhatan County, Virginia · 1.39 FR 600 & 0.51 to 615 · Structure no. 000000000013851
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 251
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cosby Road over Gaddes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cosby Road over Gaddes Creek in Powhatan County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 251 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cosby Road over Gaddes Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cosby Road over Gaddes Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Cosby Road over Gaddes Creek carry?
About 251 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Cosby Road over Gaddes Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Cosby Road over Gaddes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.