US Bridges

Jennings Crk RD614 over Jennings Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · .30-RTE618; 2.55-DEADEND · Structure no. 000000000003357

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jennings Crk RD614 over Jennings Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jennings Crk RD614 over Jennings Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesJennings Crk RD614
CrossesJennings Creek
Location.30-RTE618; 2.55-DEADEND
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50335, -79.60952
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2021)
Projected traffic136 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$279.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jennings Crk RD614 over Jennings Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jennings Crk RD614 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 October 2024.

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

About 134 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jennings Crk RD614 over Jennings Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jennings Crk RD614 over Jennings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.