US Bridges

Kings Highway over Berles Creek

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.06 to 685S-0.05 to 685N · Structure no. 000000000004856

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,380
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Highway over Berles Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kings Highway over Berles Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,380 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,769 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKings Highway
CrossesBerles Creek
Location0.06 to 685S-0.05 to 685N
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84033, -78.63072
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,380 (2022)
Projected traffic3,769 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings Highway over Berles Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Highway over Berles Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Kings Highway over Berles Creek carry?

About 3,380 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kings Highway over Berles Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Kings Highway over Berles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.