Walker Creek Road over Walker Creek
FairSmyth County, Virginia · .35 to R645;1.45 to R617 · Structure no. 000000000017649
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 231
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walker Creek Road over Walker Creek is a concrete slab carrying Walker Creek Road over Walker Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walker Creek Road over Walker Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walker Creek Road over Walker 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Walker Creek Road over Walker Creek carry?
About 231 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Walker Creek Road over Walker Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Walker Creek Road over Walker Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.