US Bridges

Rich Patch Road over Karnes Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 1.55 to 623 & 1.45 to 622 · Structure no. 000000000001125

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
662
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rich Patch Road over Karnes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rich Patch Road over Karnes Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 662 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 721 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRich Patch Road
CrossesKarnes Creek
Location1.55 to 623 & 1.45 to 622
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.75709, -79.91392
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic662 (2022)
Projected traffic721 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Rich Patch Road over Karnes Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rich Patch Road over Karnes 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rich Patch Road over Karnes Creek carry?

About 662 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rich Patch Road over Karnes Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rich Patch Road over Karnes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.