Cold Run Drive over Whistle Creek
GoodRockbridge County, Virginia · 1.40 to End & 0.10 to 669 · Structure no. 000000000015565
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 83
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cold Run Drive over Whistle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cold Run Drive over Whistle Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 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 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cold Run Drive over Whistle Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cold Run Drive 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Cold Run Drive over Whistle Creek carry?
About 83 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Cold Run Drive over Whistle Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Cold Run Drive over Whistle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.