US Bridges

E. J. Anderson HWY over Whispering Creek

Fair

Buckingham County, Virginia · 0.90-RT.632 / 0.20-RT.629 · Structure no. 000000000004019

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,631
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. J. Anderson HWY over Whispering Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying E. J. Anderson HWY over Whispering Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 2,631 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,044 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesE. J. Anderson HWY
CrossesWhispering Creek
Location0.90-RT.632 / 0.20-RT.629
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50226, -78.42249
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,631 (2022)
Projected traffic3,044 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 E. J. Anderson HWY over Whispering Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. J. Anderson HWY over Whispering 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E. J. Anderson HWY over Whispering Creek carry?

About 2,631 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E. J. Anderson HWY over Whispering Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns E. J. Anderson HWY over Whispering Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.