US Bridges

Vinegar Hill Rd. over Whiskey Creek

FairPosted for load

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.02 Rt 250W-2.12 Rt 250E · Structure no. 000000000002205

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vinegar Hill Rd. over Whiskey Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vinegar Hill Rd. over Whiskey Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVinegar Hill Rd.
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location0.02 Rt 250W-2.12 Rt 250E
RouteCounty Highway 722
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.22088, -79.1535
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width8 ft (2.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2019)
Projected traffic54 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$140 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vinegar Hill Rd. over Whiskey Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vinegar Hill Rd. over Whiskey 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 2024.

How much traffic does Vinegar Hill Rd. over Whiskey Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Vinegar Hill Rd. over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Vinegar Hill Rd. over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.