Patrick Henry HWY over Ward Fork Creek
FairCharlotte County, Virginia · 1.45 to 682 - 1.60 to 645 · Structure no. 000000000004832
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,588
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Patrick Henry HWY over Ward Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Patrick Henry HWY over Ward Fork Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,588 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,886 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Patrick Henry HWY over Ward Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Patrick Henry HWY over Ward 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 Patrick Henry HWY over Ward Fork Creek carry?
About 2,588 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Patrick Henry HWY over Ward Fork Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Patrick Henry HWY over Ward Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.