US Bridges

Waggys Creek Road over Trib Beaver Creek

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.70 Rt 257- 0.80 Rt 731 · Structure no. 000000000016095

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
878
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waggys Creek Road over Trib Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Waggys Creek Road over Trib Beaver Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 878 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,282 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWaggys Creek Road
CrossesTrib Beaver Creek
Location0.70 Rt 257- 0.80 Rt 731
RouteCounty Highway 742
Coordinates38.44072, -79.0463
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic878 (2022)
Projected traffic1,282 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Waggys Creek Road over Trib Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waggys Creek Road over Trib Beaver 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Waggys Creek Road over Trib Beaver Creek carry?

About 878 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Waggys Creek Road over Trib Beaver Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Waggys Creek Road over Trib Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.