US Bridges

Walton ROAD/663 over Crab Creek

PoorPosted for load

Montgomery County, Virginia · 1.95-RT720; 1.80-RT114 · Structure no. 000000000012292

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
713
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walton ROAD/663 over Crab Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walton ROAD/663 over Crab Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 713 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 763 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWalton ROAD/663
CrossesCrab Creek
Location1.95-RT720; 1.80-RT114
RouteCounty Highway 663
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.15317, -80.51493
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic713 (2022)
Projected traffic763 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$224.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walton ROAD/663 over Crab Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Walton ROAD/663 over Crab Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Walton ROAD/663 over Crab Creek carry?

About 713 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walton ROAD/663 over Crab Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Walton ROAD/663 over Crab Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.