US Bridges

Woodford Rd. over Mattaponi River

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 1.0M RTE638-0.0M RTE609 · Structure no. 000000000004461

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodford Rd. over Mattaponi River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodford Rd. over Mattaponi River in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 282 by 2045. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodford Rd.
CrossesMattaponi River
Location1.0M RTE638-0.0M RTE609
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.10552, -77.40956
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic282 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Woodford Rd. over Mattaponi River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodford Rd. over Mattaponi 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Woodford Rd. over Mattaponi River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Woodford Rd. over Mattaponi River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Woodford Rd. over Mattaponi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.