GRAVEL LICK ROAD
Carrying GRAVEL LICK ROAD over DUMPS CREEK
.20MTO 616 & 1.23M TO 600, Russell, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GRAVEL LICK ROAD
The GRAVEL LICK ROAD bridge in Russell, Virginia carries GRAVEL LICK ROAD over DUMPS CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1997, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 27.1 meters (89 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 422 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GRAVEL LICK ROAD compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Last Reconstructed
- 1997
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 27.1 m (89 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.4 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 422 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000016398
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GRAVEL LICK ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare GRAVEL LICK ROAD against other structures in Russell and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for GRAVEL LICK ROAD?
GRAVEL LICK ROAD in Russell, Virginia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GRAVEL LICK ROAD inspected?
GRAVEL LICK ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 422 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GRAVEL LICK ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for GRAVEL LICK ROAD?
GRAVEL LICK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GRAVEL LICK ROAD?
GRAVEL LICK ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is GRAVEL LICK ROAD and does age affect safety?
GRAVEL LICK ROAD was built in 1958, making it 68 years old and last reconstructed in 1997.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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