US Bridges

Golf Course RD over Wilson Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.85 Rt 670 - 0.05 Rt 671 · Structure no. 000000000001148

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golf Course RD over Wilson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Golf Course RD over Wilson Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGolf Course RD
CrossesWilson Creek
Location0.85 Rt 670 - 0.05 Rt 671
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.81912, -79.79755
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic56 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$215 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golf Course RD over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golf Course RD 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 Golf Course RD over Wilson Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Golf Course RD over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Golf Course RD over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.