US Bridges

JENNINGSCRKRD./614 over Jennings Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 1.80-RTE622; 0.30-RTE618 · Structure no. 000000000003353

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

About this bridge

JENNINGSCRKRD./614 over Jennings Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying JENNINGSCRKRD./614 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesJENNINGSCRKRD./614
CrossesJennings Creek
Location1.80-RTE622; 0.30-RTE618
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.52931, -79.62273
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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$394.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was JENNINGSCRKRD./614 over Jennings Creek built?

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

What condition is JENNINGSCRKRD./614 over Jennings 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does JENNINGSCRKRD./614 over Jennings Creek carry?

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

How long is JENNINGSCRKRD./614 over Jennings Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns JENNINGSCRKRD./614 over Jennings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.