US Bridges

Green Hill Lane over Whisky Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.08 Rt 42 -1.22 Dead End · Structure no. 000000000029265

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Hill Lane over Whisky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Green Hill Lane over Whisky Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesGreen Hill Lane
CrossesWhisky Creek
Location0.08 Rt 42 -1.22 Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 836
Coordinates38.22234, -79.16502
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic84 (2019)
Projected traffic95 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Green Hill Lane over Whisky Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Hill Lane over Whisky 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Green Hill Lane over Whisky Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Green Hill Lane over Whisky Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Green Hill Lane over Whisky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.