US Bridges

Waddletown Road over Waddell Branch #4

Poor

Bland County, Virginia · 1.40 FR 52 - 2.40 to 619 · Structure no. 000000000003098

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waddletown Road over Waddell Branch #4 is a steel culvert carrying Waddletown Road over Waddell Branch #4 in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesWaddletown Road
CrossesWaddell Branch #4
Location1.40 FR 52 - 2.40 to 619
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.0438, -81.17003
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2021)
Projected traffic99 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waddletown Road over Waddell Branch #4 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waddletown Road over Waddell Branch #4 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does Waddletown Road over Waddell Branch #4 carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Waddletown Road over Waddell Branch #4?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Waddletown Road over Waddell Branch #4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.