Waltons Tavern RD over Taylors Creek
PoorPosted for loadHanover County, Virginia · 0.8 from 611 & 1.8 to 33 · Structure no. 000000000009555
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,155
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Waltons Tavern RD over Taylors Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waltons Tavern RD over Taylors Creek in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,294 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Waltons Tavern RD over Taylors Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Waltons Tavern RD over Taylors Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Waltons Tavern RD over Taylors Creek carry?
About 1,155 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Waltons Tavern RD over Taylors Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Waltons Tavern RD over Taylors Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.