US Bridges

Main Street over Br. of Whitethorn Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.60 to 29 - 0.60 to 676 · Structure no. 000000000013436

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,323
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Br. of Whitethorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Main Street over Br. of Whitethorn Creek in Pittsylvania 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 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 2,323 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,392 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMain Street
CrossesBr. of Whitethorn Creek
Location0.60 to 29 - 0.60 to 676
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93355, -79.36872
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,323 (2022)
Projected traffic3,392 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Main Street over Br. of Whitethorn Creek built?

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

What condition is Main Street over Br. of Whitethorn 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 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Br. of Whitethorn Creek carry?

About 2,323 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Main Street over Br. of Whitethorn Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Main Street over Br. of Whitethorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.