US Bridges

Flat Rock Road over Whetstone Creek

Good

Nottoway County, Virginia · 1.0 FR 685 & 0.7 to 602 · Structure no. 000000000030029

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
341
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flat Rock Road over Whetstone Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flat Rock Road over Whetstone Creek in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 341 vehicles a day, projected to reach 532 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFlat Rock Road
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location1.0 FR 685 & 0.7 to 602
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09056, -78.09444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic341 (2017)
Projected traffic532 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flat Rock Road over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flat Rock Road over Whetstone 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Flat Rock Road over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 341 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Flat Rock Road over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Flat Rock Road over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.