US Bridges

JENNINGSCRKRD/614 over Jennings Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 1.65-RTE618; 1.20-END 614 · Structure no. 000000000003361

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 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

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 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 34 ft (10.4 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
Location1.65-RTE618; 1.20-END 614
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.48648, -79.60725
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 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$101.3 million (2020 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 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 July 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns JENNINGSCRKRD/614 over Jennings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.