US Bridges

Kerns Mill Road over Double Creek

Good

Halifax County, Virginia · 1.40 to 658 - 1.60 to 656 · Structure no. 000000000009296

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kerns Mill Road over Double Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kerns Mill Road over Double Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 357 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesKerns Mill Road
CrossesDouble Creek
Location1.40 to 658 - 1.60 to 656
RouteCounty Highway 688
Coordinates36.632, -79.17633
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic240 (2020)
Projected traffic357 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Kerns Mill Road over Double Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kerns Mill Road over Double Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Kerns Mill Road over Double Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Kerns Mill Road over Double Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Kerns Mill Road over Double Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.