US Bridges

Wagner Road over Branch Blackwater Creek

Fair

Petersburg city, Virginia · .16 FR 301 & .52 to I-95 · Structure no. 000000000023316

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,695
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagner Road over Branch Blackwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wagner Road over Branch Blackwater Creek in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 17,695 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,503 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWagner Road
CrossesBranch Blackwater Creek
Location.16 FR 301 & .52 to I-95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPetersburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.18918, -77.36802
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic17,695 (2022)
Projected traffic21,503 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Wagner Road over Branch Blackwater Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wagner Road over Branch Blackwater 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wagner Road over Branch Blackwater Creek carry?

About 17,695 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wagner Road over Branch Blackwater Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wagner Road over Branch Blackwater Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.