US Bridges

Chapel RD over Whiskey Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.57 Rt 723 - 0.19 Rt 42 · Structure no. 000000000002209

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
536
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel RD over Whiskey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chapel RD over Whiskey Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 536 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 598 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesChapel RD
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location0.57 Rt 723 - 0.19 Rt 42
RouteCounty Highway 725
Coordinates38.22774, -79.1806
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2022)
Projected traffic598 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Chapel RD over Whiskey Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapel RD over Whiskey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Chapel RD over Whiskey Creek carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chapel RD over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Chapel RD over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.