US Bridges

Old QUAKERROAD/727 over Wards Mill Branch

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.05-RTE97; 2.75-RTE815 · Structure no. 000000000004743

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old QUAKERROAD/727 over Wards Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old QUAKERROAD/727 over Wards Mill Branch in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 132 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld QUAKERROAD/727
CrossesWards Mill Branch
Location0.05-RTE97; 2.75-RTE815
RouteCounty Highway 727
Coordinates36.64321, -80.89569
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 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 width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2022)
Projected traffic165 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$277.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old QUAKERROAD/727 over Wards Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old QUAKERROAD/727 over Wards Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old QUAKERROAD/727 over Wards Mill Branch carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old QUAKERROAD/727 over Wards Mill Branch?

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

Who owns Old QUAKERROAD/727 over Wards Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.