US Bridges

Red Lane Road over Jones Creek

Good

Powhatan County, Virginia · 3.22 FR 614 & 0.30 to 615 · Structure no. 000000000013854

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,814
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Lane Road over Jones Creek is a steel culvert carrying Red Lane Road over Jones Creek in Powhatan County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,814 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,889 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRed Lane Road
CrossesJones Creek
Location3.22 FR 614 & 0.30 to 615
RouteCounty Highway 628
Coordinates37.57944, -77.82954
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
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 traffic1,814 (2022)
Projected traffic1,889 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Red Lane Road over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Lane Road over Jones 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Red Lane Road over Jones Creek carry?

About 1,814 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Red Lane Road over Jones Creek?

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

Who owns Red Lane Road over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.