US Bridges

Lake Rd. over Wolf Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 1.52FRRT669;.05TORT670 · Structure no. 000000000019083

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
332
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Rd. over Wolf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lake Rd. over Wolf Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 332 vehicles a day, projected to reach 345 by 2045. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Rd.
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.52FRRT669;.05TORT670
RouteCounty Highway 664
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62512, -81.98119
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic332 (2017)
Projected traffic345 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$364 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Rd. over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Rd. over Wolf 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Rd. over Wolf Creek carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Lake Rd. over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Rd. over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.