US Bridges

Walkerton Rd. over Walkerton Creek

Fair

King and Queen County, Virginia · 1.0M RTE634-0.1M RTE634 · Structure no. 000000000010621

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
842
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walkerton Rd. over Walkerton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walkerton Rd. over Walkerton Creek in King and Queen County, Virginia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 842 vehicles a day, projected to reach 939 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesWalkerton Rd.
CrossesWalkerton Creek
Location1.0M RTE634-0.1M RTE634
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyKing and Queen County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.72844, -77.0202
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic842 (2022)
Projected traffic939 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$75 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walkerton Rd. over Walkerton Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walkerton Rd. over Walkerton 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Walkerton Rd. over Walkerton Creek carry?

About 842 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Walkerton Rd. over Walkerton Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Walkerton Rd. over Walkerton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.