US Bridges

Willis Wharf Road over Parting Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Virginia · 0.20 to 660 /0.50 to 1203 · Structure no. 000000000012759

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
526
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willis Wharf Road over Parting Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willis Wharf Road over Parting Creek in Northampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 526 vehicles a day, projected to reach 831 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWillis Wharf Road
CrossesParting Creek
Location0.20 to 660 /0.50 to 1203
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyNorthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50977, -75.80711
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic526 (2016)
Projected traffic831 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Willis Wharf Road over Parting Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willis Wharf Road over Parting 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Willis Wharf Road over Parting Creek carry?

About 526 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Willis Wharf Road over Parting Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Willis Wharf Road over Parting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.