US Bridges

Chestnut Run / 618 over Jennings Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.80-RTE619; 0.01-RTE614 · Structure no. 000000000023520

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Run / 618 over Jennings Creek is a concrete slab carrying Chestnut Run / 618 over Jennings Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Run / 618
CrossesJennings Creek
Location0.80-RTE619; 0.01-RTE614
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50701, -79.61061
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic23 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$260.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut Run / 618 over Jennings Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Run / 618 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Chestnut Run / 618 over Jennings Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Chestnut Run / 618 over Jennings Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Run / 618 over Jennings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.