Edgars Way over Whistle Creek
GoodRockbridge County, Virginia · 0.10 to 60W & 0.60 to 60E · Structure no. 000000000015516
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Edgars Way over Whistle Creek is a concrete slab carrying Edgars Way over Whistle Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Edgars Way over Whistle Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Edgars Way over Whistle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Edgars Way over Whistle Creek carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Edgars Way over Whistle Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Edgars Way over Whistle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.