US Bridges

Wards Road over Trib. Flat Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · 4.06-RT 24N/2.44-LY. C.L · Structure no. 000000000004149

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,953
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wards Road over Trib. Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wards Road over Trib. Flat Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 20,953 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,208 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWards Road
CrossesTrib. Flat Creek
Location4.06-RT 24N/2.44-LY. C.L
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30901, -79.18146
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,953 (2022)
Projected traffic24,208 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$786 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wards Road over Trib. Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wards Road over Trib. Flat 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wards Road over Trib. Flat Creek carry?

About 20,953 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wards Road over Trib. Flat Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wards Road over Trib. Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.