US Bridges

Kerns Church Road over Barker Creek

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.23 to 688-0.06 to Halif · Structure no. 000000000031239

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
433
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kerns Church Road over Barker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kerns Church Road over Barker Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 433 vehicles a day, projected to reach 491 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKerns Church Road
CrossesBarker Creek
Location0.23 to 688-0.06 to Halif
RouteCounty Highway 656
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.6229, -79.19928
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic433 (2018)
Projected traffic491 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$630 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kerns Church Road over Barker Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kerns Church Road over Barker 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Kerns Church Road over Barker Creek carry?

About 433 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Kerns Church Road over Barker Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Kerns Church Road over Barker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.