US Bridges

Triplet Road over Whiterock Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · 1.00 FR 602 & 1.64 to 670 · Structure no. 000000000028455

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Triplet Road over Whiterock Creek is a steel culvert carrying Triplet Road over Whiterock Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesTriplet Road
CrossesWhiterock Creek
Location1.00 FR 602 & 1.64 to 670
RouteCounty Highway 672
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62348, -77.76924
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2022)
Projected traffic83 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$499 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Triplet Road over Whiterock Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Triplet Road over Whiterock 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 2023.

How much traffic does Triplet Road over Whiterock Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Triplet Road over Whiterock Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Triplet Road over Whiterock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.