US Bridges

Walkers Creek Road over Big Walker Creek #8

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 1.90 FR 608 - 1.75 to 651 · Structure no. 000000000023850

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walkers Creek Road over Big Walker Creek #8 is a concrete slab carrying Walkers Creek Road over Big Walker Creek #8 in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesWalkers Creek Road
CrossesBig Walker Creek #8
Location1.90 FR 608 - 1.75 to 651
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10354, -81.02975
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2021)
Projected traffic119 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Walkers Creek Road over Big Walker Creek #8 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walkers Creek Road over Big Walker Creek #8 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Walkers Creek Road over Big Walker Creek #8 carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Walkers Creek Road over Big Walker Creek #8?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Walkers Creek Road over Big Walker Creek #8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.