US Bridges

Howardsville Rd. over Waltons Fork

FairPosted for load

Buckingham County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 659 / 1.69 Rt 658 · Structure no. 000000000004033

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
572
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howardsville Rd. over Waltons Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howardsville Rd. over Waltons Fork in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 572 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 711 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHowardsville Rd.
CrossesWaltons Fork
Location0.40 Rt 659 / 1.69 Rt 658
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.62438, -78.58899
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic572 (2022)
Projected traffic711 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$933.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Howardsville Rd. over Waltons Fork built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howardsville Rd. over Waltons Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Howardsville Rd. over Waltons Fork carry?

About 572 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Howardsville Rd. over Waltons Fork?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Howardsville Rd. over Waltons Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.