US Bridges

Jacktown Road over Trib Whistle Creek

Good

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 1.00 to 638 & 0.00 to 673 · Structure no. 000000000015520

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
307
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jacktown Road over Trib Whistle Creek is a concrete slab carrying Jacktown Road over Trib Whistle Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 307 vehicles a day, projected to reach 337 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJacktown Road
CrossesTrib Whistle Creek
Location1.00 to 638 & 0.00 to 673
RouteCounty Highway 641
Coordinates37.80796, -79.5005
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2017)
Projected traffic337 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$75 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jacktown Road over Trib Whistle Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jacktown Road over Trib 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 2024.

How much traffic does Jacktown Road over Trib Whistle Creek carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Jacktown Road over Trib Whistle Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jacktown Road over Trib Whistle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.