US Bridges

Kimberling Road over Fork of Kimberling Creek

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 0.20 FR 611 - 1.35 to 627 · Structure no. 000000000003077

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimberling Road over Fork of Kimberling Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kimberling Road over Fork of Kimberling Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 93 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 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 172 by 2045. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKimberling Road
CrossesFork of Kimberling Creek
Location0.20 FR 611 - 1.35 to 627
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.16149, -81.02028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2021)
Projected traffic172 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Kimberling Road over Fork of Kimberling Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Kimberling Road over Fork of Kimberling 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Kimberling Road over Fork of Kimberling Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Kimberling Road over Fork of Kimberling Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Kimberling Road over Fork of Kimberling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.