US Bridges

Middlewallensck RD over Wallens Creek

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Virginia · 0.53-RT 617;1.33-RT R70 · Structure no. 000000000010795

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middlewallensck RD over Wallens Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Middlewallensck RD over Wallens Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2045. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddlewallensck RD
CrossesWallens Creek
Location0.53-RT 617;1.33-RT R70
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.6514, -83.05469
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2022)
Projected traffic107 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$153.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middlewallensck RD over Wallens Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middlewallensck RD over Wallens 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 2024.

How much traffic does Middlewallensck RD over Wallens Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Middlewallensck RD over Wallens Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Middlewallensck RD over Wallens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.