US Bridges

Kibler Vly. RD/648 over Squall Creek

Good

Patrick County, Virginia · 4.90 RTE631N; 0.10 D. End · Structure no. 000000000013316

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kibler Vly. RD/648 over Squall Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kibler Vly. RD/648 over Squall Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 66 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesKibler Vly. RD/648
CrossesSquall Creek
Location4.90 RTE631N; 0.10 D. End
RouteCounty Highway 648
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.66441, -80.44983
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2014)
Projected traffic103 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Kibler Vly. RD/648 over Squall Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Kibler Vly. RD/648 over Squall 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Kibler Vly. RD/648 over Squall Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Kibler Vly. RD/648 over Squall Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Kibler Vly. RD/648 over Squall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.