US Bridges

Whitacre RD over Issac Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 2.05 to 702 - 0.55 to 705 · Structure no. 000000000008289

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
459
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitacre RD over Issac Creek is a concrete slab carrying Whitacre RD over Issac Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 93 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 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 459 vehicles a day, projected to reach 688 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWhitacre RD
CrossesIssac Creek
Location2.05 to 702 - 0.55 to 705
RouteCounty Highway 703
Coordinates39.3011, -78.34335
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic459 (2020)
Projected traffic688 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Whitacre RD over Issac Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Whitacre RD over Issac 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Whitacre RD over Issac Creek carry?

About 459 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Whitacre RD over Issac Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Whitacre RD over Issac Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.