US Bridges

Walkers Creek Road over Hays Creek

Good

Rockbridge County, Virginia · .10 to 731S & 1.10 to 724 · Structure no. 000000000015374

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
236
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walkers Creek Road over Hays Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Walkers Creek Road over Hays Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 236 vehicles a day, projected to reach 252 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWalkers Creek Road
CrossesHays Creek
Location.10 to 731S & 1.10 to 724
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.92559, -79.38756
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2017)
Projected traffic252 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Creek Road over Hays Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walkers Creek Road over Hays 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Walkers Creek Road over Hays Creek carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Walkers Creek Road over Hays Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Walkers Creek Road over Hays Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.