US Bridges

Bull Church Rd. over South River

Good

Caroline County, Virginia · 0.3M RTE743-1.1M RTE626 · Structure no. 000000000028822

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
308
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bull Church Rd. over South River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bull Church Rd. over South River in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 308 vehicles a day, projected to reach 463 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesBull Church Rd.
CrossesSouth River
Location0.3M RTE743-1.1M RTE626
RouteCounty Highway 633
Coordinates38.05389, -77.48536
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2019)
Projected traffic463 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Bull Church Rd. over South River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bull Church Rd. over South River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Bull Church Rd. over South River carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bull Church Rd. over South River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bull Church Rd. over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.