US Bridges

Woolwinehwy/Rte 8 over Rockcastle Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.60-RT 678; 0.12-RT 605 · Structure no. 000000000013195

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woolwinehwy/Rte 8 over Rockcastle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Woolwinehwy/Rte 8 over Rockcastle Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,226 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesWoolwinehwy/Rte 8
CrossesRockcastle Creek
Location0.60-RT 678; 0.12-RT 605
RouteState Highway 8
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81036, -80.31661
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,226 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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$193 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woolwinehwy/Rte 8 over Rockcastle Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woolwinehwy/Rte 8 over Rockcastle 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Woolwinehwy/Rte 8 over Rockcastle Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woolwinehwy/Rte 8 over Rockcastle Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Woolwinehwy/Rte 8 over Rockcastle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.