US Bridges

Wilson Rd. over Bobs Creek

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 2.25-RT.650 / 0.55-RT.655 · Structure no. 000000000012537

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Rd. over Bobs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Rd. over Bobs Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 56 years old, older 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Rd.
CrossesBobs Creek
Location2.25-RT.650 / 0.55-RT.655
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.68139, -78.86198
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2017)
Projected traffic61 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$519 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Rd. over Bobs Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Wilson Rd. over Bobs 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Rd. over Bobs Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Wilson Rd. over Bobs Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Rd. over Bobs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.