US Bridges

Spencer Rd. over Walton Fork

Good

Buckingham County, Virginia · 1.75-RT.659/0.75-RT.658 · Structure no. 000000000026012

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
166
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spencer Rd. over Walton Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spencer Rd. over Walton Fork in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 166 vehicles a day, projected to reach 256 by 2045. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpencer Rd.
CrossesWalton Fork
Location1.75-RT.659/0.75-RT.658
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.61632, -78.53805
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2018)
Projected traffic256 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spencer Rd. over Walton Fork built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spencer Rd. over Walton Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Spencer Rd. over Walton Fork carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Spencer Rd. over Walton Fork?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Spencer Rd. over Walton Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.