US Bridges

Jennings Crk RD614 over Middle Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 1.40-RTE618M/0.02-RTE618N · Structure no. 000000000003354

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jennings Crk RD614 over Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jennings Crk RD614 over Middle Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJennings Crk RD614
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location1.40-RTE618M/0.02-RTE618N
RouteCounty Highway 614
Coordinates37.52666, -79.62479
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2022)
Projected traffic234 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$249.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jennings Crk RD614 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jennings Crk RD614 over Middle 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 July 2024.

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

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

How long is Jennings Crk RD614 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Jennings Crk RD614 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.