US Bridges

Jerusalem Chapl RD over Whiskey Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.03 Rt 724 - 0.73 Rt 868 · Structure no. 000000000023826

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
217
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerusalem Chapl RD over Whiskey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jerusalem Chapl RD over Whiskey Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 217 vehicles a day, projected to reach 248 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJerusalem Chapl RD
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location0.03 Rt 724 - 0.73 Rt 868
RouteCounty Highway 720
Coordinates38.22265, -79.21264
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2025
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2016)
Projected traffic248 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jerusalem Chapl RD over Whiskey Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jerusalem Chapl 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 March 2025.

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

About 217 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Jerusalem Chapl RD over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jerusalem Chapl RD over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.