US Bridges

South River Road over Whitesides Run

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.18 to 710 & 1.22 to 714 · Structure no. 000000000015408

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South River Road over Whitesides Run is a concrete culvert carrying South River Road over Whitesides 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 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 243 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth River Road
CrossesWhitesides Run
Location0.18 to 710 & 1.22 to 714
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.84756, -79.27564
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2019)
Projected traffic243 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South River Road over Whitesides Run built?

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

What condition is South River Road over Whitesides 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does South River Road over Whitesides Run carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is South River Road over Whitesides Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns South River Road over Whitesides Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.