Whippingham Pkwy over Ragged Island Creek
GoodIsle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.50 Mile from Route 17 · Structure no. 000000000030516
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 536
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whippingham Pkwy over Ragged Island Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whippingham Pkwy over Ragged Island Creek in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 536 vehicles a day, projected to reach 826 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whippingham Pkwy over Ragged Island Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whippingham Pkwy over Ragged Island 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Whippingham Pkwy over Ragged Island Creek carry?
About 536 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Whippingham Pkwy over Ragged Island Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Whippingham Pkwy over Ragged Island Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.