US Bridges

Sbl I-85 over Pitchkettle Road RTE 614

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · 2.17 FR Rt 1 4.26 to R630 · Structure no. 000000000003626

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,192
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl I-85 over Pitchkettle Road RTE 614 is a concrete tee beam carrying Sbl I-85 over Pitchkettle Road RTE 614 in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 56 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 12,192 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,199 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl I-85
CrossesPitchkettle Road RTE 614
Location2.17 FR Rt 1 4.26 to R630
RouteInterstate 85
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85391, -77.85861
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,192 (2022)
Projected traffic13,199 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl I-85 over Pitchkettle Road RTE 614 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Sbl I-85 over Pitchkettle Road RTE 614 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl I-85 over Pitchkettle Road RTE 614 carry?

About 12,192 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl I-85 over Pitchkettle Road RTE 614?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl I-85 over Pitchkettle Road RTE 614?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.