US Bridges

Galveston Road over Whitethorn Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.80 to 687 - 1.50 to 676 · Structure no. 000000000013794

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
161
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galveston Road over Whitethorn Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Galveston Road over Whitethorn Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 53 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 161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGalveston Road
CrossesWhitethorn Creek
Location0.80 to 687 - 1.50 to 676
RouteCounty Highway 903
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.91389, -79.37312
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2021)
Projected traffic180 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$614.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Galveston Road over Whitethorn Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Galveston Road over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Galveston Road over Whitethorn Creek carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Galveston Road over Whitethorn Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Galveston Road over Whitethorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.