US Bridges

Douthat Road over Wilson Creek

Fair

Bath County, Virginia · 10.77 to 683& 3.03 to Acl · Structure no. 000000000002526

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
465
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douthat Road over Wilson Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Douthat Road over Wilson Creek in Bath 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 465 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 679 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesDouthat Road
CrossesWilson Creek
Location10.77 to 683& 3.03 to Acl
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyBath County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.91652, -79.79552
Functional classRural Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2022)
Projected traffic679 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Douthat Road over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Douthat Road over Wilson Creek carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Douthat Road over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Douthat Road over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.