US Bridges

Smart Highway Wbl over RTE 723 Wilson Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.2 MI East of NS RR · Structure no. 000000000025584

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,985 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smart Highway Wbl over RTE 723 Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Smart Highway Wbl over RTE 723 Wilson Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2041. The structure is 1,985 ft (605 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSmart Highway Wbl
CrossesRTE 723 Wilson Creek
Location0.2 MI East of NS RR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.17533, -80.37744
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,985 ft (605 m)
Longest span472 ft (143.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2001)
Projected traffic250 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smart Highway Wbl over RTE 723 Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smart Highway Wbl over RTE 723 Wilson 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Smart Highway Wbl over RTE 723 Wilson Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Smart Highway Wbl over RTE 723 Wilson Creek?

The structure is 1,985 ft (605 m) long with a longest span of 472 ft (143.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Smart Highway Wbl over RTE 723 Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.