US Bridges

Whitmore Shop RD over War Branch

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.04 Rt 726N-0.66 Rt 726S · Structure no. 000000000015935

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
861
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitmore Shop RD over War Branch is a concrete slab carrying Whitmore Shop RD over War Branch in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 6 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 861 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitmore Shop RD
CrossesWar Branch
Location0.04 Rt 726N-0.66 Rt 726S
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.49186, -78.98113
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic861 (2022)
Projected traffic960 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitmore Shop RD over War Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitmore Shop RD over War Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Whitmore Shop RD over War Branch carry?

About 861 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Whitmore Shop RD over War Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Whitmore Shop RD over War Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.