US Bridges

Wert Faulkner Hw over Crawford Creek & RTE 688

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · .23 to 1304 & .02 to 772 · Structure no. 000000000015344

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
162 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,021
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wert Faulkner Hw over Crawford Creek & RTE 688 is a concrete tee beam carrying Wert Faulkner Hw over Crawford Creek & RTE 688 in Rockbridge 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 3,021 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,611 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWert Faulkner Hw
CrossesCrawford Creek & RTE 688
Location.23 to 1304 & .02 to 772
RouteState Highway 130
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.62246, -79.50571
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,021 (2022)
Projected traffic3,611 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$103 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wert Faulkner Hw over Crawford Creek & RTE 688 built?

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

What condition is Wert Faulkner Hw over Crawford Creek & RTE 688 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wert Faulkner Hw over Crawford Creek & RTE 688 carry?

About 3,021 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wert Faulkner Hw over Crawford Creek & RTE 688?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wert Faulkner Hw over Crawford Creek & RTE 688?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.