US Bridges

White Hill RD over Christians Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.14 Rt 652 - 0.22 Rt 831 · Structure no. 000000000002090

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,929
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Hill RD over Christians Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White Hill RD over Christians Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 6,929 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,720 by 2045. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Hill RD
CrossesChristians Creek
Location0.14 Rt 652 - 0.22 Rt 831
RouteCounty Highway 654
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.05868, -79.06678
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,929 (2022)
Projected traffic7,720 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 White Hill RD over Christians Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Hill RD over Christians 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does White Hill RD over Christians Creek carry?

About 6,929 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is White Hill RD over Christians Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns White Hill RD over Christians Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.