US Bridges

Kent Junction Rd. over RTE 610 & Powell River

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · 0.01 to 621; 0.15 to 610 · Structure no. 000000000019255

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,507
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kent Junction Rd. over RTE 610 & Powell River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kent Junction Rd. over RTE 610 & Powell River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 63 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 6,507 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,761 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKent Junction Rd.
CrossesRTE 610 & Powell River
Location0.01 to 621; 0.15 to 610
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93003, -82.65786
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length191 ft (58.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,507 (2022)
Projected traffic9,761 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kent Junction Rd. over RTE 610 & Powell River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Kent Junction Rd. over RTE 610 & Powell 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Kent Junction Rd. over RTE 610 & Powell River carry?

About 6,507 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kent Junction Rd. over RTE 610 & Powell River?

The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kent Junction Rd. over RTE 610 & Powell River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.