US Bridges

Charity HIGHWAY/40 over Little Widgeon Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 6.74-FRANK CO;3.11-RT 8 · Structure no. 000000000013214

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
273
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charity HIGHWAY/40 over Little Widgeon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Charity HIGHWAY/40 over Little Widgeon Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesCharity HIGHWAY/40
CrossesLittle Widgeon Creek
Location6.74-FRANK CO;3.11-RT 8
RouteState Highway 40
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81323, -80.2497
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2022)
Projected traffic304 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$171.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charity HIGHWAY/40 over Little Widgeon Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charity HIGHWAY/40 over Little Widgeon 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Charity HIGHWAY/40 over Little Widgeon Creek carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Charity HIGHWAY/40 over Little Widgeon Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Charity HIGHWAY/40 over Little Widgeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.