US Bridges

Fredericksburg RD over Gilmer Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 1.03 622 & 0.03 W Rp 64 · Structure no. 000000000015467

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
765
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fredericksburg RD over Gilmer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fredericksburg RD 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 6 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 765 vehicles a day, projected to reach 853 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFredericksburg RD
CrossesGilmer Creek
Location1.03 622 & 0.03 W Rp 64
RouteCounty Highway 623
Coordinates37.85389, -79.47652
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic765 (2022)
Projected traffic853 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Fredericksburg RD over Gilmer Creek built?

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

What condition is Fredericksburg RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fredericksburg RD over Gilmer Creek carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fredericksburg RD over Gilmer Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Fredericksburg RD over Gilmer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.