US Bridges

Route 654 over Whispering Creek

Good

Buckingham County, Virginia · 0.96-RT.634 / 1.47-RT.600 · Structure no. 000000000004096

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 654 over Whispering Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 654 over Whispering Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 57 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 457 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 654
CrossesWhispering Creek
Location0.96-RT.634 / 1.47-RT.600
RouteCounty Highway 654
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.45762, -78.39651
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic457 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Route 654 over Whispering Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Route 654 over Whispering 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Route 654 over Whispering Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 654 over Whispering Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Route 654 over Whispering Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.