US Bridges

The Grove Road over Whetstone Creek

Fair

Nottoway County, Virginia · 2.2 FR 626 & .0 to 602 · Structure no. 000000000012836

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

The Grove Road over Whetstone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying The Grove Road over Whetstone Creek in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesThe Grove Road
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location2.2 FR 626 & .0 to 602
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08734, -78.05646
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2020)
Projected traffic74 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$430 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was The Grove Road over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is The Grove Road over Whetstone 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does The Grove Road over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is The Grove Road over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns The Grove Road over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.