US Bridges

Jenningscrk RD/614 over Jennings Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 1.40-RTE618; 1.45-614 End · Structure no. 000000000003360

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

About this bridge

Jenningscrk RD/614 over Jennings Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jenningscrk 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 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJenningscrk RD/614
CrossesJennings Creek
Location1.40-RTE618; 1.45-614 End
RouteCounty Highway 614
Coordinates37.4897, -79.60711
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 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$100.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jenningscrk RD/614 over Jennings Creek built?

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

What condition is Jenningscrk RD/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 Jenningscrk RD/614 over Jennings Creek carry?

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

How long is Jenningscrk RD/614 over Jennings Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Jenningscrk RD/614 over Jennings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.