US Bridges

Little Creek HWY over Little Walker Creek #4

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 4.10FR 603; 5.75TO 600 · Structure no. 000000000003038

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Creek HWY over Little Walker Creek #4 is a concrete slab carrying Little Creek HWY over Little Walker Creek #4 in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesLittle Creek HWY
CrossesLittle Walker Creek #4
Location4.10FR 603; 5.75TO 600
RouteCounty Highway 601
Coordinates37.05993, -81.02455
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2022)
Projected traffic244 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Little Creek HWY over Little Walker Creek #4 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Creek HWY over Little Walker Creek #4 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Little Creek HWY over Little Walker Creek #4 carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Little Creek HWY over Little Walker Creek #4?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Little Creek HWY over Little Walker Creek #4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.