Route 0605 over Big Walker Creek #2
PoorPosted for loadBland County, Virginia · 1.10-RT.98 ;0.70-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000003057
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 86
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 0605 over Big Walker Creek #2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0605 over Big Walker Creek #2 in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 0605 over Big Walker Creek #2 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 0605 over Big Walker Creek #2 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Route 0605 over Big Walker Creek #2 carry?
About 86 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Route 0605 over Big Walker Creek #2?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Route 0605 over Big Walker Creek #2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.