US Bridges

Denmark Way over Kerrs Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.02 to 850 & 0.10 to 718 · Structure no. 000000000015508

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denmark Way over Kerrs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Denmark Way over Kerrs Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDenmark Way
CrossesKerrs Creek
Location0.02 to 850 & 0.10 to 718
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.86684, -79.54107
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2019)
Projected traffic88 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Denmark Way over Kerrs Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denmark Way 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 Denmark Way over Kerrs Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Denmark Way over Kerrs Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Denmark Way over Kerrs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.