US Bridges

Rose Hill Lane over Karnes Creek

Good

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.01 Rt 616 - 0.74 D. End · Structure no. 000000000024759

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rose Hill Lane over Karnes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rose Hill Lane over Karnes Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesRose Hill Lane
CrossesKarnes Creek
Location0.01 Rt 616 - 0.74 D. End
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.73905, -79.91154
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2020)
Projected traffic53 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Rose Hill Lane over Karnes Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rose Hill Lane over Karnes 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rose Hill Lane over Karnes Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rose Hill Lane over Karnes Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rose Hill Lane over Karnes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.