US Bridges

Kent Junction Rd. over Roaring Fork Ck &int RR

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · 5.53TOSCLNORT&4.01TO78 · Structure no. 000000000019265

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
395 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,507
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kent Junction Rd. over Roaring Fork Ck &int RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kent Junction Rd. over Roaring Fork Ck &int RR in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 60 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 9,500 by 2042. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesKent Junction Rd.
CrossesRoaring Fork Ck &int RR
Location5.53TOSCLNORT&4.01TO78
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.92212, -82.72906
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,507 (2022)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kent Junction Rd. over Roaring Fork Ck &int RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Kent Junction Rd. over Roaring Fork Ck &int RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Kent Junction Rd. over Roaring Fork Ck &int RR carry?

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

How long is Kent Junction Rd. over Roaring Fork Ck &int RR?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Kent Junction Rd. over Roaring Fork Ck &int RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.