US Bridges

Walkers Well Road over Roaring Fork Creek

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.65 to 793 - 0.85 to 57 · Structure no. 000000000013526

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
202
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walkers Well Road over Roaring Fork Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Walkers Well Road over Roaring Fork Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 202 vehicles a day, projected to reach 226 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWalkers Well Road
CrossesRoaring Fork Creek
Location0.65 to 793 - 0.85 to 57
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84808, -79.45058
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2021)
Projected traffic226 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walkers Well Road over Roaring Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Walkers Well Road over Roaring Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Walkers Well Road over Roaring Fork Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Walkers Well Road over Roaring Fork Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Walkers Well Road over Roaring Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.