US Bridges

Graves Road over Kinsey Run

Good

Madison County, Virginia · .01 from 615 &1.60 to End · Structure no. 000000000011809

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graves Road over Kinsey Run is a concrete slab carrying Graves Road over Kinsey Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 63 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 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGraves Road
CrossesKinsey Run
Location.01 from 615 &1.60 to End
RouteCounty Highway 662
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.42326, -78.36854
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2020)
Projected traffic133 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$90 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Graves Road over Kinsey Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Graves Road over Kinsey Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Graves Road over Kinsey Run carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Graves Road over Kinsey Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Graves Road over Kinsey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.