US Bridges

Route 0100 over Big Walker Creek

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 0.60-PULSKI Co; 0.77-RT42 · Structure no. 000000000008341

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,304
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0100 over Big Walker Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0100 over Big Walker Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 4,304 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2045. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0100
CrossesBig Walker Creek
Location0.60-PULSKI Co; 0.77-RT42
RouteState Highway 100
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20688, -80.73811
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,304 (2022)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$129.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0100 over Big Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0100 over Big Walker 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0100 over Big Walker Creek carry?

About 4,304 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0100 over Big Walker Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0100 over Big Walker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.