US Bridges

Walkers Creek RD over Walker Creek

Good

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 2.7 to 731N & 2.4 to 724N · Structure no. 000000000031361

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walkers Creek RD over Walker Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walkers Creek RD over Walker Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesWalkers Creek RD
CrossesWalker Creek
Location2.7 to 731N & 2.4 to 724N
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.97803, -79.37878
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2019)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$675 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walkers Creek RD over Walker Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walkers Creek RD over Walker 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Walkers Creek RD over Walker Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Walkers Creek RD over Walker Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Walkers Creek RD over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.