US Bridges

Route 0064 over Gilmer Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.28 to 60 & 5.25 to 11 · Structure no. 000000000015272

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,299
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0064 over Gilmer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 0064 over Gilmer Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 9,299 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,368 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0064
CrossesGilmer Creek
Location0.28 to 60 & 5.25 to 11
RouteInterstate 64
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.84974, -79.47476
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,299 (2022)
Projected traffic10,368 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$225 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0064 over Gilmer Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0064 over Gilmer 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0064 over Gilmer Creek carry?

About 9,299 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0064 over Gilmer Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Route 0064 over Gilmer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.