US Bridges

Stapleton Road over Walkers Ford Creek

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · 0.03-RT 623 / 1.55-RT 823 · Structure no. 000000000001443

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stapleton Road over Walkers Ford Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stapleton Road over Walkers Ford Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesStapleton Road
CrossesWalkers Ford Creek
Location0.03-RT 623 / 1.55-RT 823
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50796, -78.93657
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2022)
Projected traffic135 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stapleton Road over Walkers Ford Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stapleton Road over Walkers Ford 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Stapleton Road over Walkers Ford Creek carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Stapleton Road over Walkers Ford Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Stapleton Road over Walkers Ford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.