US Bridges

Route 612 over Kimberling Creek

Good

Bland County, Virginia · 1.15 to 611 - 0.04 FR 627 · Structure no. 000000000029973

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 612 over Kimberling Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 612 over Kimberling Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 172 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRoute 612
CrossesKimberling Creek
Location1.15 to 611 - 0.04 FR 627
RouteCounty Highway 612
Coordinates37.16237, -81.03513
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2021)
Projected traffic172 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Route 612 over Kimberling Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 612 over Kimberling 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Route 612 over Kimberling Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Route 612 over Kimberling Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Route 612 over Kimberling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.