US Bridges

Gravel Lick Road over N&w Railway

Good

Russell County, Virginia · .17M to 616 & 1.2M to 600 · Structure no. 000000000016400

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
422
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gravel Lick Road over N&w Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gravel Lick Road over N&w Railway in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 64 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 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 422 vehicles a day, projected to reach 633 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesGravel Lick Road
CrossesN&w Railway
Location.17M to 616 & 1.2M to 600
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94834, -82.19237
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2022)
Projected traffic633 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gravel Lick Road over N&w Railway built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Gravel Lick Road over N&w Railway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Gravel Lick Road over N&w Railway carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gravel Lick Road over N&w Railway?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Gravel Lick Road over N&w Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.