Beatty Hollow over Whistle Creek
FairRockbridge County, Virginia · 0.05 to 60 & 0.35 to 670 · Structure no. 000000000015569
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 516
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beatty Hollow over Whistle Creek is a concrete slab carrying Beatty Hollow over Whistle Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 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 516 vehicles a day, projected to reach 575 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Beatty Hollow over Whistle Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Beatty Hollow over Whistle Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Beatty Hollow over Whistle Creek carry?
About 516 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Beatty Hollow over Whistle Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Beatty Hollow over Whistle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.