US Bridges

Still House Drive over Kerrs Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.03 to 850 & 0.86 to 638 · Structure no. 000000000015491

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Still House Drive over Kerrs Creek is a concrete slab carrying Still House Drive over Kerrs Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 168 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStill House Drive
CrossesKerrs Creek
Location0.03 to 850 & 0.86 to 638
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.85066, -79.49121
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2019)
Projected traffic168 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Still House Drive over Kerrs Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Still House Drive 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Still House Drive over Kerrs Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Still House Drive over Kerrs Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Still House Drive over Kerrs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.