US Bridges

Old Church RD/713 over Walker Creek

Good

Giles County, Virginia · 0.00-RT670; 1.4-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000028294

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Church RD/713 over Walker Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Church RD/713 over Walker Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOld Church RD/713
CrossesWalker Creek
Location0.00-RT670; 1.4-DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 713
Coordinates37.18926, -80.83479
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2017)
Projected traffic87 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$85 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Church RD/713 over Walker Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Church RD/713 over Walker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Old Church RD/713 over Walker Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Old Church RD/713 over Walker Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Church RD/713 over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.