US Bridges

Kents Store Road over Branch Venable Creek

Fair

Fluvanna County, Virginia · 0.43 FR 601 / 1.46 to 623 · Structure no. 000000000007725

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
886
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kents Store Road over Branch Venable Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kents Store Road over Branch Venable Creek in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 100 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 886 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,161 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKents Store Road
CrossesBranch Venable Creek
Location0.43 FR 601 / 1.46 to 623
RouteCounty Highway 659
CountyFluvanna County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.88443, -78.13032
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic886 (2022)
Projected traffic1,161 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$120 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kents Store Road over Branch Venable Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Kents Store Road over Branch Venable 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Kents Store Road over Branch Venable Creek carry?

About 886 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kents Store Road over Branch Venable Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Kents Store Road over Branch Venable Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.