US Bridges

Wadesville RD over Trib Opequon Creek

Good

Clarke County, Virginia · 0.60 to 672 - 1.25 to 761 · Structure no. 000000000026160

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
272
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wadesville RD over Trib Opequon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wadesville RD over Trib Opequon Creek in Clarke 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 272 vehicles a day, projected to reach 403 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWadesville RD
CrossesTrib Opequon Creek
Location0.60 to 672 - 1.25 to 761
RouteCounty Highway 661
Coordinates39.23782, -78.03489
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2021)
Projected traffic403 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Wadesville RD over Trib Opequon Creek built?

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

What condition is Wadesville RD over Trib Opequon Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wadesville RD over Trib Opequon Creek carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Wadesville RD over Trib Opequon Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wadesville RD over Trib Opequon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.