US Bridges

Walker Creek Road over Walker Creek

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · 1.3 to R617;.5 to R645 · Structure no. 000000000017650

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 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 1972, so it is 53 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWalker Creek Road
CrossesWalker Creek
Location1.3 to R617;.5 to R645
RouteCounty Highway 659
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84091, -81.59972
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2022)
Projected traffic258 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Walker Creek Road over Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Creek Road over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.