US Bridges

Kings Highway Wbl over Staunton River

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.00-HAL.CO/0.00-CHAR.CO · Structure no. 000000000004858

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
582 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,579
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Highway Wbl over Staunton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kings Highway Wbl over Staunton River in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, 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 2,579 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,765 by 2042. The structure is 582 ft (177.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKings Highway Wbl
CrossesStaunton River
Location0.00-HAL.CO/0.00-CHAR.CO
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82778, -78.68806
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length582 ft (177.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,579 (2022)
Projected traffic3,765 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Wbl over Staunton River built?

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

What condition is Kings Highway Wbl over Staunton River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Kings Highway Wbl over Staunton River carry?

About 2,579 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kings Highway Wbl over Staunton River?

The structure is 582 ft (177.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Highway Wbl over Staunton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.