US Bridges

JENNINGSCRKRD/614 over Jennings Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.75-RTE618; 2.10-END Mt · Structure no. 000000000003358

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

JENNINGSCRKRD/614 over Jennings Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying JENNINGSCRKRD/614 over Jennings Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 134 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesJENNINGSCRKRD/614
CrossesJennings Creek
Location0.75-RTE618; 2.10-END Mt
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.49796, -79.6048
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2021)
Projected traffic136 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$124.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was JENNINGSCRKRD/614 over Jennings Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is JENNINGSCRKRD/614 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 June 2024.

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

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

How long is JENNINGSCRKRD/614 over Jennings Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns JENNINGSCRKRD/614 over Jennings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.