US Bridges

Kings Highway Sbl over Rt 15 & 360 Bu; Bb Rwy

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · 1.40-RT.622/0.80-RT.629 · Structure no. 000000000004825

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,449
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Highway Sbl over Rt 15 & 360 Bu; Bb Rwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kings Highway Sbl over Rt 15 & 360 Bu; Bb Rwy in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,449 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,874 by 2042. The structure is 299 ft (91.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKings Highway Sbl
CrossesRt 15 & 360 Bu; Bb Rwy
Location1.40-RT.622/0.80-RT.629
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.00836, -78.48431
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length299 ft (91.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,449 (2022)
Projected traffic2,874 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Kings Highway Sbl over Rt 15 & 360 Bu; Bb Rwy built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Highway Sbl over Rt 15 & 360 Bu; Bb Rwy 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 Kings Highway Sbl over Rt 15 & 360 Bu; Bb Rwy carry?

About 2,449 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kings Highway Sbl over Rt 15 & 360 Bu; Bb Rwy?

The structure is 299 ft (91.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Highway Sbl over Rt 15 & 360 Bu; Bb Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.