US Bridges

Byrnes Chapel Road over Walker Creek

FairPosted for load

Bland County, Virginia · 0.5 FR 640N 0.1 to 640S · Structure no. 000000000003133

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
312
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byrnes Chapel Road over Walker Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Byrnes Chapel Road over Walker Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 312 vehicles a day, projected to reach 346 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesByrnes Chapel Road
CrossesWalker Creek
Location0.5 FR 640N 0.1 to 640S
RouteCounty Highway 738
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.14053, -80.93675
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2021)
Projected traffic346 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Byrnes Chapel Road over Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Byrnes Chapel Road over Walker 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Byrnes Chapel Road over Walker Creek carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Byrnes Chapel Road over Walker Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Byrnes Chapel Road over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.