US Bridges

FOWLERSFERRYRD/635 over Pores Branch

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.05-RTE 739; 1.05-RTE742 · Structure no. 000000000004647

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FOWLERSFERRYRD/635 over Pores Branch is a concrete slab carrying FOWLERSFERRYRD/635 over Pores Branch in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 76 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFOWLERSFERRYRD/635
CrossesPores Branch
Location0.05-RTE 739; 1.05-RTE742
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80189, -80.9152
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic114 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$104.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FOWLERSFERRYRD/635 over Pores Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FOWLERSFERRYRD/635 over Pores Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FOWLERSFERRYRD/635 over Pores Branch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is FOWLERSFERRYRD/635 over Pores Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns FOWLERSFERRYRD/635 over Pores Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.