US Bridges

Old Stage Road over Wilson Creek

Poor

Brunswick County, Virginia · .7 FR US58 & .2 to 721 · Structure no. 000000000003757

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,920
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Stage Road over Wilson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Stage Road over Wilson Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,141 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Stage Road
CrossesWilson Creek
Location.7 FR US58 & .2 to 721
RouteCounty Highway 712
Coordinates36.78761, -77.77393
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (2022)
Projected traffic2,141 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$185 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Stage Road over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Stage Road over Wilson Creek 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 Old Stage Road over Wilson Creek carry?

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Stage Road over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old Stage Road over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.