US Bridges

Route 612 over Fork of Kimberling Creek

Good

Bland County, Virginia · 2.15 FR 627 - 3.45 to 52 · Structure no. 000000000030074

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 612 over Fork of Kimberling Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 612 over Fork of Kimberling Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 612
CrossesFork of Kimberling Creek
Location2.15 FR 627 - 3.45 to 52
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.14726, -81.06695
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2021)
Projected traffic125 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Fork of Kimberling Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 612 over Fork of 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Route 612 over Fork of Kimberling Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Route 612 over Fork of Kimberling Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Route 612 over Fork of Kimberling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.