US Bridges

Carters Mill RD630 over Ashwell Mill Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 2.55-RT 626;3.35-RT 733 · Structure no. 000000000002714

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carters Mill RD630 over Ashwell Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carters Mill RD630 over Ashwell Mill Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 93 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 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 136 vehicles a day, projected to reach 215 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCarters Mill RD630
CrossesAshwell Mill Creek
Location2.55-RT 626;3.35-RT 733
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12438, -79.46857
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2016)
Projected traffic215 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$927 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carters Mill RD630 over Ashwell Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Carters Mill RD630 over Ashwell Mill Creek 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 Carters Mill RD630 over Ashwell Mill Creek carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Carters Mill RD630 over Ashwell Mill Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Carters Mill RD630 over Ashwell Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.