Wilkinson Road over Chamberlains Bed Creek
PoorPosted for loadDinwiddie County, Virginia · 1.33 FR 627 & 2.11 to 645 · Structure no. 000000000006022
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 652
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilkinson Road over Chamberlains Bed Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilkinson Road over Chamberlains Bed Creek in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 61 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 652 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilkinson Road over Chamberlains Bed Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Wilkinson Road over Chamberlains Bed Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Wilkinson Road over Chamberlains Bed Creek carry?
About 652 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Wilkinson Road over Chamberlains Bed Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Wilkinson Road over Chamberlains Bed Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.