Whitetop Road over St. Clair Creek
FairSmyth County, Virginia · 0.18 to 800; 0.84 to 605 · Structure no. 000000000026754
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 973
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitetop Road over St. Clair Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitetop Road over St. Clair Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 973 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,421 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Whitetop Road over St. Clair Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whitetop Road over St. Clair 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Whitetop Road over St. Clair Creek carry?
About 973 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Whitetop Road over St. Clair Creek?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Whitetop Road over St. Clair Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.