US Bridges

Whiskey Creek RD over Whiskey Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.28 Rt 723 - 0.48 Rt 42 · Structure no. 000000000002211

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
536
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiskey Creek RD over Whiskey Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Whiskey Creek 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 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 598 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWhiskey Creek RD
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location0.28 Rt 723 - 0.48 Rt 42
RouteCounty Highway 725
Coordinates38.22763, -79.18545
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 RD over Whiskey Creek built?

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

What condition is Whiskey Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Whiskey Creek RD over Whiskey Creek carry?

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

How long is Whiskey Creek RD over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Whiskey Creek RD over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.