US Bridges

Gravel Lick Road over Chaney Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · .01M to 616& 1.09M to 616 · Structure no. 000000000016404

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
733
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gravel Lick Road over Chaney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gravel Lick Road over Chaney Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, 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 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 733 vehicles a day, projected to reach 817 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesGravel Lick Road
CrossesChaney Creek
Location.01M to 616& 1.09M to 616
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.9516, -82.2125
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
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic733 (2022)
Projected traffic817 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Chaney Creek built?

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

What condition is Gravel Lick Road over Chaney 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 Gravel Lick Road over Chaney Creek carry?

About 733 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gravel Lick Road over Chaney Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gravel Lick Road over Chaney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.