US Bridges

Deep Creek Road over Middle Fork Kent Br

Good

Fluvanna County, Virginia · .18 FR 631/ 2.27 to 626 · Structure no. 000000000031023

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deep Creek Road over Middle Fork Kent Br is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Deep Creek Road over Middle Fork Kent Br in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2045. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDeep Creek Road
CrossesMiddle Fork Kent Br
Location.18 FR 631/ 2.27 to 626
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyFluvanna County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.90503, -78.16901
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic135 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deep Creek Road over Middle Fork Kent Br built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deep Creek Road over Middle Fork Kent Br 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Deep Creek Road over Middle Fork Kent Br carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Deep Creek Road over Middle Fork Kent Br?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Deep Creek Road over Middle Fork Kent Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.