US Bridges

Widgeon Creek/ 719 over Widgeon Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.80-RT 710;0.01-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000013388

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Widgeon Creek/ 719 over Widgeon Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Widgeon Creek/ 719 over Widgeon Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWidgeon Creek/ 719
CrossesWidgeon Creek
Location0.80-RT 710;0.01-DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 719
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83912, -80.27229
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2014)
Projected traffic49 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Widgeon Creek/ 719 over Widgeon Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Widgeon Creek/ 719 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Widgeon Creek/ 719 over Widgeon Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Widgeon Creek/ 719 over Widgeon Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Widgeon Creek/ 719 over Widgeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.