US Bridges

Watkins St. over Walkins Branch

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · .26MTOENDMAINT&.1MTOT1010 · Structure no. 000000000003959

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watkins St. over Walkins Branch is a concrete slab carrying Watkins St. over Walkins Branch in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 222 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesWatkins St.
CrossesWalkins Branch
Location.26MTOENDMAINT&.1MTOT1010
RouteCounty Highway 661
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25823, -82.09685
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2015)
Projected traffic255 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Watkins St. over Walkins Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watkins St. over Walkins Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Watkins St. over Walkins Branch carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Watkins St. over Walkins Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Watkins St. over Walkins Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.