US Bridges

Winding Crk LA 647 over Judith Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.80 Rt 501; 0.00 Rt 761 · Structure no. 000000000002766

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
148
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winding Crk LA 647 over Judith Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Winding Crk LA 647 over Judith Creek in Bedford 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 6 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 148 vehicles a day, projected to reach 228 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWinding Crk LA 647
CrossesJudith Creek
Location0.80 Rt 501; 0.00 Rt 761
RouteCounty Highway 647
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.4683, -79.26283
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2016)
Projected traffic228 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Winding Crk LA 647 over Judith Creek built?

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

What condition is Winding Crk LA 647 over Judith 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Winding Crk LA 647 over Judith Creek carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Winding Crk LA 647 over Judith Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Winding Crk LA 647 over Judith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.