US Bridges

Douthat Road over Wilson Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.9 to 1405 & 3.0 to Bcl · Structure no. 000000000001142

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
971
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douthat Road over Wilson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Douthat Road over Wilson Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 971 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,418 by 2045. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDouthat Road
CrossesWilson Creek
Location0.9 to 1405 & 3.0 to Bcl
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.8437, -79.7997
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic971 (2022)
Projected traffic1,418 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$195 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Douthat Road over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Douthat Road over Wilson 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 Douthat Road over Wilson Creek carry?

About 971 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Douthat Road over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Douthat Road over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.