Gilliam Drive over Branch Raccoon Creek
FairPosted for loadSussex County, Virginia · 0.8 from 709 / 1.9 to 632 · Structure no. 000000000018377
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 61
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gilliam Drive over Branch Raccoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gilliam Drive over Branch Raccoon Creek in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gilliam Drive over Branch Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Gilliam Drive over Branch Raccoon 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Gilliam Drive over Branch Raccoon Creek carry?
About 61 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Gilliam Drive over Branch Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Gilliam Drive over Branch Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.