US Bridges

James River Road over Walls Run

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 1.54 FR 635 & 0.38 to 609 · Structure no. 000000000014024

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,837
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James River Road over Walls Run is a concrete tee beam carrying James River Road over Walls Run in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,837 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,278 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJames River Road
CrossesWalls Run
Location1.54 FR 635 & 0.38 to 609
RouteState Highway 10
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25056, -77.16331
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,837 (2022)
Projected traffic4,278 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 James River Road over Walls Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is James River Road over Walls Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does James River Road over Walls Run carry?

About 3,837 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is James River Road over Walls Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns James River Road over Walls Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.