US Bridges

Walker Creek RD over Walkers Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 2.44 to 682 & 1.01 to 681 · Structure no. 000000000028558

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Creek RD over Walkers Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Walker Creek RD over Walkers Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 156 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWalker Creek RD
CrossesWalkers Creek
Location2.44 to 682 & 1.01 to 681
RouteCounty Highway 602
Coordinates38.01528, -79.33267
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2016)
Projected traffic156 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Walker Creek RD over Walkers Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Creek RD over Walkers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

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

About 112 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Walker Creek RD over Walkers Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Creek RD over Walkers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.