US Bridges

Walker Creek RD over Walker Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.44 to 681 & 2.01 to 682 · Structure no. 000000000001940

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Creek RD over Walker Creek is a concrete slab carrying Walker Creek RD over Walker Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 90 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 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 156 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesWalker Creek RD
CrossesWalker Creek
Location1.44 to 681 & 2.01 to 682
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.01986, -79.32799
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2016)
Projected traffic156 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$18 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker Creek RD over Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Walker Creek RD over Walker 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 2023.

How much traffic does Walker Creek RD over Walker Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Walker Creek RD over Walker Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Creek RD over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.