Va 4 over Kerr Lake / Roanoke Rive
PoorMecklenburg County, Virginia · John H. Kerr Dam Spillway · Structure no. CEPSAWVA-000001
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 1,100 ft
- 22 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
Va 4 over Kerr Lake / Roanoke Rive is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Va 4 over Kerr Lake / Roanoke Rive in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2041. The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Va 4 over Kerr Lake / Roanoke Rive built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Va 4 over Kerr Lake / Roanoke Rive in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Va 4 over Kerr Lake / Roanoke Rive carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Va 4 over Kerr Lake / Roanoke Rive?
The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Va 4 over Kerr Lake / Roanoke Rive?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).