US Bridges

Watoga Road over Walton Fork Creek

Fair

Buckingham County, Virginia · 0.50-RT.658/1.50-RT.602 · Structure no. 000000000004099

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watoga Road over Walton Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Watoga Road over Walton Fork Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWatoga Road
CrossesWalton Fork Creek
Location0.50-RT.658/1.50-RT.602
RouteCounty Highway 659
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.62336, -78.57014
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2018)
Projected traffic94 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Watoga Road over Walton Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watoga Road over Walton Fork Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Watoga Road over Walton Fork Creek carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Watoga Road over Walton Fork Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Watoga Road over Walton Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.