US Bridges

Williamsburg Ave over Gillies Creek

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .20 FR 5 & 1.50 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000021385

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,605
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williamsburg Ave over Gillies Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Williamsburg Ave over Gillies Creek in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 9,605 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,002 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliamsburg Ave
CrossesGillies Creek
Location.20 FR 5 & 1.50 to 60
RouteU.S. Route 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.52261, -77.41229
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic9,605 (2022)
Projected traffic14,002 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Williamsburg Ave over Gillies Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williamsburg Ave over Gillies 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Williamsburg Ave over Gillies Creek carry?

About 9,605 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Williamsburg Ave over Gillies Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Williamsburg Ave over Gillies Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.