Red Oak Road over Waqua Creek
GoodBrunswick County, Virginia · 1.68 FR 636 & 1.2 to 643 · Structure no. 000000000003675
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 164
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Oak Road over Waqua Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Oak Road over Waqua Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 164 vehicles a day, projected to reach 183 by 2045. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Oak Road over Waqua Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Oak Road over Waqua 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 Red Oak Road over Waqua Creek carry?
About 164 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Red Oak Road over Waqua Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Red Oak Road over Waqua Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.