US Bridges

Chestnut Mtn. Road over Jennings Cr.

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080813000003068

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Chestnut Mtn. Road over Jennings Cr. is a wood or timber other carrying Chestnut Mtn. Road over Jennings Cr. in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 30 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Mtn. Road
CrossesJennings Cr.
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 3060
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.47695, -79.60362
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut Mtn. Road over Jennings Cr. built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Chestnut Mtn. Road over Jennings Cr. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Chestnut Mtn. Road over Jennings Cr. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Chestnut Mtn. Road over Jennings Cr.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Mtn. Road over Jennings Cr.?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.