US Bridges

Gordondale Rd. over Nicks Creek

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · 0.01 FR 622 - 1.09 to 686 · Structure no. 000000000017363

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gordondale Rd. over Nicks Creek is a concrete slab carrying Gordondale Rd. over Nicks Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,621 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGordondale Rd.
CrossesNicks Creek
Location0.01 FR 622 - 1.09 to 686
RouteCounty Highway 0F011
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.8615, -81.43292
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating93 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2022)
Projected traffic5,621 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$277.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gordondale Rd. over Nicks Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gordondale Rd. over Nicks 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Gordondale Rd. over Nicks Creek carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gordondale Rd. over Nicks Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Gordondale Rd. over Nicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.