US Bridges

Macedonia Road over Small Stream

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 0.1M RTE660-0.3M RTE606 · Structure no. 000000000004455

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
852
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macedonia Road over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Macedonia Road over Small Stream in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 852 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMacedonia Road
CrossesSmall Stream
Location0.1M RTE660-0.3M RTE606
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.15667, -77.43567
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic852 (2022)
Projected traffic1,061 by 2045
Trucks1%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Macedonia Road over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macedonia Road over Small Stream 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Macedonia Road over Small Stream carry?

About 852 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Macedonia Road over Small Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Macedonia Road over Small Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.