US Bridges

Whiskey Creek Road over Dry Branch

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.04 Rt 720 - 0.36 Rt 724 · Structure no. 000000000002207

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiskey Creek Road over Dry Branch is a concrete slab carrying Whiskey Creek Road over Dry Branch in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 285 vehicles a day, projected to reach 326 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWhiskey Creek Road
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.04 Rt 720 - 0.36 Rt 724
RouteCounty Highway 723
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.21581, -79.20519
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2016)
Projected traffic326 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Whiskey Creek Road over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whiskey Creek Road over Dry Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Whiskey Creek Road over Dry Branch carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Whiskey Creek Road over Dry Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Whiskey Creek Road over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.