US Bridges

Kentucky Ave. over Guest River

Fair

Norton city, Virginia · .18 MI FR Ecl of Norton · Structure no. 000000000022438

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,045
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kentucky Ave. over Guest River is a concrete tee beam carrying Kentucky Ave. over Guest River in Norton city, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 2,045 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,067 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKentucky Ave.
CrossesGuest River
Location.18 MI FR Ecl of Norton
RouteState Highway 74
CountyNorton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93703, -82.60311
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,045 (2022)
Projected traffic3,067 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Kentucky Ave. over Guest River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kentucky Ave. over Guest 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Kentucky Ave. over Guest River carry?

About 2,045 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kentucky Ave. over Guest River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Kentucky Ave. over Guest River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.