US Bridges

Chestnut Grove Trl over Gilmer Creek

Good

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.25 to 626 & 0.45 to 627 · Structure no. 000000000015466

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Grove Trl over Gilmer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Chestnut Grove Trl over Gilmer Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 55 years old, older 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 183 vehicles a day, projected to reach 226 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Grove Trl
CrossesGilmer Creek
Location0.25 to 626 & 0.45 to 627
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.86614, -79.48712
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2019)
Projected traffic226 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$180 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut Grove Trl over Gilmer Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Chestnut Grove Trl over Gilmer Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Chestnut Grove Trl over Gilmer Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Chestnut Grove Trl over Gilmer Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Grove Trl over Gilmer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.