US Bridges

Old White Hill Rd. over Christians Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.41 Rt 654 - 0.18 Rt 652 · Structure no. 000000000002366

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
444
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old White Hill Rd. over Christians Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old White Hill Rd. over Christians Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 444 vehicles a day, projected to reach 508 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld White Hill Rd.
CrossesChristians Creek
Location0.41 Rt 654 - 0.18 Rt 652
RouteCounty Highway 831
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.05614, -79.0712
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2016)
Projected traffic508 by 2045
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$60 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old White Hill Rd. over Christians Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Old White Hill Rd. over Christians Creek carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Old White Hill Rd. over Christians Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old White Hill Rd. over Christians Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.