US Bridges

Walkers Creek Road over Big Walker Creek #3

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 1.50 FR 42 - 1.90 to 651 · Structure no. 000000000003048

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
271
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walkers Creek Road over Big Walker Creek #3 is a concrete slab carrying Walkers Creek Road over Big Walker Creek #3 in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 68 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 271 vehicles a day, projected to reach 329 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWalkers Creek Road
CrossesBig Walker Creek #3
Location1.50 FR 42 - 1.90 to 651
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09408, -81.07678
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2021)
Projected traffic329 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$229.8 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walkers Creek Road over Big Walker Creek #3 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Walkers Creek Road over Big Walker Creek #3 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Walkers Creek Road over Big Walker Creek #3 carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Walkers Creek Road over Big Walker Creek #3?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Walkers Creek Road over Big Walker Creek #3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.