US Bridges

F.T. Valley Road over Kilbys Creek

Fair

Rappahannock County, Virginia · .76 FR 707 & 1.62 to 618 · Structure no. 000000000014650

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,656
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

F.T. Valley Road over Kilbys Creek is a concrete slab carrying F.T. Valley Road over Kilbys Creek in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 90 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,656 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,822 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesF.T. Valley Road
CrossesKilbys Creek
Location.76 FR 707 & 1.62 to 618
RouteState Highway 231
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.56291, -78.23265
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,656 (2022)
Projected traffic1,822 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 F.T. Valley Road over Kilbys Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is F.T. Valley Road over Kilbys Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does F.T. Valley Road over Kilbys Creek carry?

About 1,656 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is F.T. Valley Road over Kilbys Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns F.T. Valley Road over Kilbys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.