US Bridges

South River RD over Whites Run

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.39 to 716W & .01 to 820 · Structure no. 000000000015406

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
819
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South River RD over Whites Run is a concrete culvert carrying South River RD over Whites Run in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 819 vehicles a day, projected to reach 925 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth River RD
CrossesWhites Run
Location0.39 to 716W & .01 to 820
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.80481, -79.31641
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic819 (2019)
Projected traffic925 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$40 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South River RD over Whites Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is South River RD over Whites Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does South River RD over Whites Run carry?

About 819 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is South River RD over Whites Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns South River RD over Whites Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.