US Bridges

Jennings Ck RD/614 over Jennings Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 1.25-RTE618; 1-60-END Mt · Structure no. 000000000003359

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

About this bridge

Jennings Ck RD/614 over Jennings Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jennings Ck RD/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 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesJennings Ck RD/614
CrossesJennings Creek
Location1.25-RTE618; 1-60-END Mt
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.49202, -79.6069
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 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$906 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jennings Ck RD/614 over Jennings Creek built?

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

What condition is Jennings Ck RD/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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Jennings Ck RD/614 over Jennings Creek carry?

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

How long is Jennings Ck RD/614 over Jennings Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Jennings Ck RD/614 over Jennings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.