US Bridges

Walkers Mill Road over Sappony Creek

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.21 FR 728 & 0.05 to 737 · Structure no. 000000000006088

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walkers Mill Road over Sappony Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Walkers Mill Road over Sappony Creek in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 204 vehicles a day, projected to reach 294 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWalkers Mill Road
CrossesSappony Creek
Location0.21 FR 728 & 0.05 to 737
RouteCounty Highway 665
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95922, -77.51787
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2014)
Projected traffic294 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Walkers Mill Road over Sappony Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walkers Mill Road over Sappony 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Walkers Mill Road over Sappony Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Walkers Mill Road over Sappony Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Walkers Mill Road over Sappony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.