US Bridges

Kinsale Rd. over Kinsale Creek

Good

Westmoreland County, Virginia · 0.1M RTE203-0.3M RTE607 · Structure no. 000000000024728

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
650 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kinsale Rd. over Kinsale Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kinsale Rd. over Kinsale Creek in Westmoreland County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, projected to reach 361 by 2042. The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKinsale Rd.
CrossesKinsale Creek
Location0.1M RTE203-0.3M RTE607
RouteCounty Highway 608
Coordinates38.03132, -76.57681
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length650 ft (198.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2022)
Projected traffic361 by 2042
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 Kinsale Rd. over Kinsale Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kinsale Rd. over Kinsale Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Kinsale Rd. over Kinsale Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kinsale Rd. over Kinsale Creek?

The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kinsale Rd. over Kinsale Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.