US Bridges

Maddox Road over Whipping Creek

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · 1.03-RT 635/1.02-RT 605 · Structure no. 000000000025255

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maddox Road over Whipping Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Maddox Road over Whipping Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 188 vehicles a day, projected to reach 212 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMaddox Road
CrossesWhipping Creek
Location1.03-RT 635/1.02-RT 605
RouteCounty Highway 672
Coordinates37.09928, -79.03226
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2019)
Projected traffic212 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Maddox Road over Whipping Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maddox Road over Whipping 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Maddox Road over Whipping Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Maddox Road over Whipping Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Maddox Road over Whipping Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.