US Bridges

Old Stage Road over Waqua Creek

Good

Brunswick County, Virginia · .85 FR 631 & 1.6 to I-85 · Structure no. 000000000029914

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,794
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Stage Road over Waqua Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Stage Road over Waqua Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,794 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,469 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Stage Road
CrossesWaqua Creek
Location.85 FR 631 & 1.6 to I-85
RouteCounty Highway 712
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.9189, -77.7358
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,794 (2022)
Projected traffic2,469 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$210 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Stage Road over Waqua Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Stage 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Stage Road over Waqua Creek carry?

About 1,794 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Stage Road over Waqua Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Stage Road over Waqua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.