US Bridges

Low Bridge Lane over Kerrs Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 1.48 to 625 & 0.02 to 631 · Structure no. 000000000015472

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Low Bridge Lane over Kerrs Creek is a concrete slab carrying Low Bridge Lane over Kerrs Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLow Bridge Lane
CrossesKerrs Creek
Location1.48 to 625 & 0.02 to 631
RouteCounty Highway 624
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.83569, -79.45144
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2019)
Projected traffic47 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$405 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Low Bridge Lane over Kerrs Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Low Bridge Lane 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Low Bridge Lane over Kerrs Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Low Bridge Lane over Kerrs Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Low Bridge Lane over Kerrs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.