US Bridges

Kimberling Rd. over I-77

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · .25 to 52 - 5.95 from 627 · Structure no. 000000000003084

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimberling Rd. over I-77 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kimberling Rd. over I-77 in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 203 by 2045. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesKimberling Rd.
CrossesI-77
Location.25 to 52 - 5.95 from 627
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13918, -81.12642
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2021)
Projected traffic203 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$175.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kimberling Rd. over I-77 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kimberling Rd. over I-77 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Kimberling Rd. over I-77 carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Kimberling Rd. over I-77?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kimberling Rd. over I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.