US Bridges

PULSKGILESTNPK/100 over Big Walker Creek

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 0.05-RTE811;0.05-RTE-663 · Structure no. 000000000008342

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,713
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PULSKGILESTNPK/100 over Big Walker Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PULSKGILESTNPK/100 over Big Walker Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,713 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,962 by 2045. The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPULSKGILESTNPK/100
CrossesBig Walker Creek
Location0.05-RTE811;0.05-RTE-663
RouteState Highway 100
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26671, -80.71169
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length248 ft (75.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,713 (2022)
Projected traffic3,962 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 PULSKGILESTNPK/100 over Big Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is PULSKGILESTNPK/100 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does PULSKGILESTNPK/100 over Big Walker Creek carry?

About 2,713 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is PULSKGILESTNPK/100 over Big Walker Creek?

The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns PULSKGILESTNPK/100 over Big Walker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.