US Bridges

Gravel Lick Road over Dumps Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · .20MTO 616 & 1.23M to 600 · Structure no. 000000000016398

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
89 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
422
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gravel Lick Road over Dumps Creek is a concrete slab carrying Gravel Lick Road over Dumps Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 67 years old, older 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 422 vehicles a day, projected to reach 633 by 2045. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGravel Lick Road
CrossesDumps Creek
Location.20MTO 616 & 1.23M to 600
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94797, -82.18925
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2022)
Projected traffic633 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Road over Dumps Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Gravel Lick Road over Dumps 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Gravel Lick Road over Dumps Creek carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gravel Lick Road over Dumps Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gravel Lick Road over Dumps Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.