US Bridges

Jennings Ck RD 614 over James River & CSX RR

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 1.40 Rt 624; 1.10 Rt 622 · Structure no. 000000000003362

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
570 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
339
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jennings Ck RD 614 over James River & CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jennings Ck RD 614 over James River & CSX RR in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 339 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2042. The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesJennings Ck RD 614
CrossesJames River & CSX RR
Location1.40 Rt 624; 1.10 Rt 622
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.55517, -79.63701
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length570 ft (173.7 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339 (2022)
Projected traffic378 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$235.3 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jennings Ck RD 614 over James River & CSX RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jennings Ck RD 614 over James River & CSX RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Jennings Ck RD 614 over James River & CSX RR carry?

About 339 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jennings Ck RD 614 over James River & CSX RR?

The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Jennings Ck RD 614 over James River & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.