Kents Ridge Rd. over Little River
FairRussell County, Virginia · .50M to 640& 1.4M to 711 · Structure no. 000000000016440
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 91
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kents Ridge Rd. over Little River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kents Ridge Rd. over Little River in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2045. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kents Ridge Rd. over Little River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Kents Ridge Rd. over Little River 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 Kents Ridge Rd. over Little River carry?
About 91 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Kents Ridge Rd. over Little River?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Kents Ridge Rd. over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.