US Bridges

Walkers Mill Road over Trib. to Black Branch

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 1.70 FR 737 & 0.80 to 626 · Structure no. 000000000029565

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walkers Mill Road over Trib. to Black Branch is a steel culvert carrying Walkers Mill Road over Trib. to Black Branch in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 204 vehicles a day, projected to reach 294 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWalkers Mill Road
CrossesTrib. to Black Branch
Location1.70 FR 737 & 0.80 to 626
RouteCounty Highway 665
Coordinates36.9768, -77.50038
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2014)
Projected traffic294 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 Walkers Mill Road over Trib. to Black Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walkers Mill Road over Trib. to Black Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Walkers Mill Road over Trib. to Black Branch carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Walkers Mill Road over Trib. to Black Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Walkers Mill Road over Trib. to Black Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.