US Bridges

Wards Corner Road over Juniper Creek

Fair

Lunenburg County, Virginia · .3 FR 629 & 1.19 to 40 · Structure no. 000000000011673

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
493
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wards Corner Road over Juniper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wards Corner Road over Juniper Creek in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 493 vehicles a day, projected to reach 779 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWards Corner Road
CrossesJuniper Creek
Location.3 FR 629 & 1.19 to 40
RouteCounty Highway 688
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.99401, -78.42442
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic493 (2016)
Projected traffic779 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$55.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wards Corner Road over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wards Corner Road over Juniper 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wards Corner Road over Juniper Creek carry?

About 493 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Wards Corner Road over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wards Corner Road over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.