US Bridges

Gravel Lick RD over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · 0.70 Fr. 778; 0.00 to 621 · Structure no. 000000000016363

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gravel Lick RD over Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying Gravel Lick RD over Hurricane Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 242 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2045. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesGravel Lick RD
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.70 Fr. 778; 0.00 to 621
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.9713, -82.19126
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2022)
Projected traffic270 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 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 Gravel Lick RD over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gravel Lick RD over Hurricane 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Gravel Lick RD over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gravel Lick RD over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gravel Lick RD over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.