Skydusky Road over Big Walker Creek #1
PoorPosted for loadBland County, Virginia · 0.05 FR 604-4.50 to 639 · Structure no. 000000000003072
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Skydusky Road over Big Walker Creek #1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skydusky Road over Big Walker Creek #1 in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2045. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Skydusky Road over Big Walker Creek #1 built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Skydusky Road over Big Walker Creek #1 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Skydusky Road over Big Walker Creek #1 carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Skydusky Road over Big Walker Creek #1?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Skydusky Road over Big Walker Creek #1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.