US Bridges

Wheeler AVE/728 over Daniels Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.07-RTE609; 0.00-RTE848 · Structure no. 000000000010177

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,177
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheeler AVE/728 over Daniels Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wheeler AVE/728 over Daniels Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 2,177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,226 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWheeler AVE/728
CrossesDaniels Creek
Location0.07-RTE609; 0.00-RTE848
RouteCounty Highway 728
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.71422, -79.91457
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,177 (2022)
Projected traffic2,226 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$205.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wheeler AVE/728 over Daniels Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheeler AVE/728 over Daniels 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wheeler AVE/728 over Daniels Creek carry?

About 2,177 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wheeler AVE/728 over Daniels Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wheeler AVE/728 over Daniels Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.