US Bridges

Route 616 over Wallens Creek

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Virginia · 1.10-RT 665; 2.32-RT 654 · Structure no. 000000000010807

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 616 over Wallens Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Route 616 over Wallens Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 187 vehicles a day, projected to reach 256 by 2045. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 616
CrossesWallens Creek
Location1.10-RT 665; 2.32-RT 654
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63261, -83.17135
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2022)
Projected traffic256 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$214.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 616 over Wallens Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 616 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 616 over Wallens Creek carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 616 over Wallens Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Route 616 over Wallens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.