US Bridges

Whorton Hollow RD over Thornton River

Fair

Rappahannock County, Virginia · 1.30 FR 619 & .00 to 622 · Structure no. 000000000014719

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
169
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whorton Hollow RD over Thornton River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Whorton Hollow RD over Thornton River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 169 vehicles a day, projected to reach 247 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesWhorton Hollow RD
CrossesThornton River
Location1.30 FR 619 & .00 to 622
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.65426, -78.13093
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2019)
Projected traffic247 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$90 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whorton Hollow RD over Thornton River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Whorton Hollow RD over Thornton River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Whorton Hollow RD over Thornton River carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Whorton Hollow RD over Thornton River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Whorton Hollow RD over Thornton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.