US Bridges

Wilkinson Pi over Colliers Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.02 to 251 & 0.01 to End · Structure no. 000000000015699

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilkinson Pi over Colliers Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wilkinson Pi over Colliers Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesWilkinson Pi
CrossesColliers Creek
Location0.02 to 251 & 0.01 to End
RouteCounty Highway 766
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.77885, -79.58134
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2019)
Projected traffic64 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Wilkinson Pi over Colliers Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilkinson Pi over Colliers 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 Wilkinson Pi over Colliers Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Wilkinson Pi over Colliers Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Wilkinson Pi over Colliers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.