US Bridges

Jerusalem Chapelrd over Mckittricks Branch

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.02 Rt 250 - 2.17 Rt 725 · Structure no. 000000000002198

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
419
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerusalem Chapelrd over Mckittricks Branch is a concrete slab carrying Jerusalem Chapelrd over Mckittricks Branch in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 419 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesJerusalem Chapelrd
CrossesMckittricks Branch
Location0.02 Rt 250 - 2.17 Rt 725
RouteCounty Highway 720
Coordinates38.24644, -79.18459
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2022)
Projected traffic458 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Jerusalem Chapelrd over Mckittricks Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jerusalem Chapelrd over Mckittricks Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jerusalem Chapelrd over Mckittricks Branch carry?

About 419 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jerusalem Chapelrd over Mckittricks Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jerusalem Chapelrd over Mckittricks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.