US Bridges

West Midland Trail over Kerrs Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 2.00 to 639 & 0.04 to 631 · Structure no. 000000000015219

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,775
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Midland Trail over Kerrs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Midland Trail over Kerrs Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 97 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 6 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 1,775 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,979 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Midland Trail
CrossesKerrs Creek
Location2.00 to 639 & 0.04 to 631
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.84756, -79.48411
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,775 (2022)
Projected traffic1,979 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 West Midland Trail over Kerrs Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is West Midland Trail over Kerrs 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does West Midland Trail over Kerrs Creek carry?

About 1,775 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is West Midland Trail over Kerrs Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns West Midland Trail over Kerrs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.