US Bridges

Gilmores Mill RD over Cedar Creek

Good

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.00 to 608 & 2.55 to 773 · Structure no. 000000000029605

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilmores Mill RD over Cedar Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Gilmores Mill RD over Cedar Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 181 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesGilmores Mill RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.00 to 608 & 2.55 to 773
RouteCounty Highway 708
Coordinates37.60934, -79.5426
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2019)
Projected traffic181 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Gilmores Mill RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilmores Mill RD over Cedar 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Gilmores Mill RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Gilmores Mill RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Gilmores Mill RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.