US Bridges

Rich Patch Road over Karnes Creek

Good

Alleghany County, Virginia · 1.85 to 622 & 1.15 to 623 · Structure no. 000000000029135

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
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 2011, so it is 14 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 662 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 721 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRich Patch Road
CrossesKarnes Creek
Location1.85 to 622 & 1.15 to 623
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.76101, -79.90928
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 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 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rich Patch Road 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 April 2023.

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.