US Bridges

Jennings Crk RD614 over Jennings Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 1.10-RTE622; 1.00-RTE618 · Structure no. 000000000003352

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jennings Crk RD614 over Jennings Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jennings Crk RD614 over Jennings Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2045. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesJennings Crk RD614
CrossesJennings Creek
Location1.10-RTE622; 1.00-RTE618
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53787, -79.61826
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2022)
Projected traffic234 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$514.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jennings Crk RD614 over Jennings Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jennings Crk RD614 over Jennings 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Jennings Crk RD614 over Jennings Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jennings Crk RD614 over Jennings Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jennings Crk RD614 over Jennings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.