DR Thomas Walker R over Poor Valley Branch
GoodLee County, Virginia · 0.09 FR T697;0.22 to T672 · Structure no. 000000000010700
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,345
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
DR Thomas Walker R over Poor Valley Branch is a concrete slab carrying DR Thomas Walker R over Poor Valley Branch in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 95 years old, older 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 1,345 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was DR Thomas Walker R over Poor Valley Branch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is DR Thomas Walker R over Poor Valley Branch 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does DR Thomas Walker R over Poor Valley Branch carry?
About 1,345 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is DR Thomas Walker R over Poor Valley Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns DR Thomas Walker R over Poor Valley Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.