US Bridges

Carwile Springs RD over Wards Fork Creek

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · 1.70-RT 619 / 1.40-RT 642 · Structure no. 000000000004923

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carwile Springs RD over Wards Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying Carwile Springs RD over Wards Fork Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 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 281 vehicles a day, projected to reach 431 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCarwile Springs RD
CrossesWards Fork Creek
Location1.70-RT 619 / 1.40-RT 642
RouteCounty Highway 645
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.00646, -78.66924
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2018)
Projected traffic431 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carwile Springs RD over Wards Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carwile Springs RD over Wards Fork Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Carwile Springs RD over Wards Fork Creek carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Carwile Springs RD over Wards Fork Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Carwile Springs RD over Wards Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.