US Bridges

WOOLWINEHWY/RTE.8 over Jacks Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.07-RTE 618;0.43-RTE 785 · Structure no. 000000000013194

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,109
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WOOLWINEHWY/RTE.8 over Jacks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying WOOLWINEHWY/RTE.8 over Jacks Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 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 2,109 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,218 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesWOOLWINEHWY/RTE.8
CrossesJacks Creek
Location0.07-RTE 618;0.43-RTE 785
RouteState Highway 8
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77337, -80.26624
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,109 (2022)
Projected traffic4,218 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$972 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WOOLWINEHWY/RTE.8 over Jacks Creek built?

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

What condition is WOOLWINEHWY/RTE.8 over Jacks 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does WOOLWINEHWY/RTE.8 over Jacks Creek carry?

About 2,109 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is WOOLWINEHWY/RTE.8 over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns WOOLWINEHWY/RTE.8 over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.