US Bridges

Dr.Thomaswalker RD over Indian Creek

Good

Lee County, Virginia · 2.5 RTE.744; 0.05 RTE.687 · Structure no. 000000000010701

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,345
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dr.Thomaswalker RD over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Dr.Thomaswalker RD over Indian Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDr.Thomaswalker RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.5 RTE.744; 0.05 RTE.687
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.6302, -83.45647
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,345 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$284.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dr.Thomaswalker RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dr.Thomaswalker RD over Indian 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 Dr.Thomaswalker RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,345 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dr.Thomaswalker RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dr.Thomaswalker RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.