US Bridges

Route 614 over Cranes Nest River

Good

Dickenson County, Virginia · 1.20-RT.607 ;1.13-RT.755 · Structure no. 000000000005845

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
786 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
436
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 614 over Cranes Nest River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 614 over Cranes Nest River in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 62 years old, older 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 436 vehicles a day, projected to reach 486 by 2042. The structure is 786 ft (239.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesRoute 614
CrossesCranes Nest River
Location1.20-RT.607 ;1.13-RT.755
RouteCounty Highway 614
Coordinates37.21142, -82.37914
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length786 ft (239.7 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2022)
Projected traffic486 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Route 614 over Cranes Nest River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Route 614 over Cranes Nest River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 614 over Cranes Nest River carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 614 over Cranes Nest River?

The structure is 786 ft (239.7 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Route 614 over Cranes Nest River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.