US Bridges

Little Creek HWY over Little Walker Creek

Good

Bland County, Virginia · 0.85FR 603; 9.20TO 600 · Structure no. 000000000030575

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Creek HWY over Little Walker Creek is a concrete slab carrying Little Creek HWY over Little Walker Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesLittle Creek HWY
CrossesLittle Walker Creek
Location0.85FR 603; 9.20TO 600
RouteCounty Highway 601
Coordinates37.04198, -81.07808
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2022)
Projected traffic244 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Little Creek HWY over Little Walker Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Creek HWY over Little Walker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Little Creek HWY over Little Walker Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Little Creek HWY over Little Walker Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Little Creek HWY over Little Walker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.