US Bridges

Salem Church Rd. over Jetts Creek

Fair

King George County, Virginia · 0.9M RTE643-1.4M RTE680 · Structure no. 000000000010574

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
232
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Church Rd. over Jetts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Salem Church Rd. over Jetts Creek in King George County, Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 232 vehicles a day, projected to reach 259 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Church Rd.
CrossesJetts Creek
Location0.9M RTE643-1.4M RTE680
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyKing George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.19148, -77.1029
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic232 (2022)
Projected traffic259 by 2042
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salem Church Rd. over Jetts Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Church Rd. over Jetts 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Salem Church Rd. over Jetts Creek carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Salem Church Rd. over Jetts Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Salem Church Rd. over Jetts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.