US Bridges

ROBINSONTRACTRD738 over Little Walker Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 5.35-RTE641; 0.00-RTE601 · Structure no. 000000000014619

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ROBINSONTRACTRD738 over Little Walker Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ROBINSONTRACTRD738 over Little Walker Creek in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesROBINSONTRACTRD738
CrossesLittle Walker Creek
Location5.35-RTE641; 0.00-RTE601
RouteCounty Highway 738
Coordinates37.10781, -80.89091
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2022)
Projected traffic109 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 ROBINSONTRACTRD738 over Little Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is ROBINSONTRACTRD738 over Little Walker 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does ROBINSONTRACTRD738 over Little Walker Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is ROBINSONTRACTRD738 over Little Walker Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns ROBINSONTRACTRD738 over Little Walker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.