Countyline Church over Temples Mill
PoorPosted for loadCaroline County, Virginia · 1.1 Rt 671 & 0.5 Rt 680 · Structure no. 000000000004442
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 809
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Countyline Church over Temples Mill is a concrete slab carrying Countyline Church over Temples Mill in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 809 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,181 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Countyline Church over Temples Mill built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Countyline Church over Temples Mill 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Countyline Church over Temples Mill carry?
About 809 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Countyline Church over Temples Mill?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Countyline Church over Temples Mill?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.