Charity Hgw/Rt 40 over Big Widgeon Creek
GoodPatrick County, Virginia · 0.70 Rt 710; 0.60 Rt 668 · Structure no. 000000000013213
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 273
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Charity Hgw/Rt 40 over Big Widgeon Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Charity Hgw/Rt 40 over Big Widgeon Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Charity Hgw/Rt 40 over Big Widgeon Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Charity Hgw/Rt 40 over Big Widgeon 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 Charity Hgw/Rt 40 over Big Widgeon Creek carry?
About 273 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Charity Hgw/Rt 40 over Big Widgeon Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Charity Hgw/Rt 40 over Big Widgeon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.