US Bridges

Whitehorne Road over Three Creek

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 1.00 Miles from Route 619 · Structure no. 000000000009091

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitehorne Road over Three Creek is a concrete slab carrying Whitehorne Road over Three Creek in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWhitehorne Road
CrossesThree Creek
Location1.00 Miles from Route 619
RouteCounty Highway 613
Coordinates36.78422, -77.59336
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2017)
Projected traffic124 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Whitehorne Road over Three Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitehorne Road over Three 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Whitehorne Road over Three Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Whitehorne Road over Three Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Whitehorne Road over Three Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.