US Bridges

White House RD 608 over Mattox Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 1.20 Rt 654; 1.50 Rt 797 · Structure no. 000000000002682

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,243
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

White House RD 608 over Mattox Creek is a steel culvert carrying White House RD 608 over Mattox Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 2,243 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,486 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite House RD 608
CrossesMattox Creek
Location1.20 Rt 654; 1.50 Rt 797
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.15964, -79.60728
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic2,243 (2022)
Projected traffic2,486 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$137.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White House RD 608 over Mattox Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is White House RD 608 over Mattox 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does White House RD 608 over Mattox Creek carry?

About 2,243 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is White House RD 608 over Mattox Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns White House RD 608 over Mattox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.