Wards Fk Mill Road over Wards Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadCharlotte County, Virginia · 0.02 to 671 - 0.28 to 47 · Structure no. 000000000004945
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 131
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wards Fk Mill Road over Wards Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wards Fk Mill Road over Wards Fork Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 149 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wards Fk Mill Road over Wards Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wards Fk Mill Road over Wards Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Wards Fk Mill Road over Wards Fork Creek carry?
About 131 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Wards Fk Mill Road over Wards Fork Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Wards Fk Mill Road over Wards Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.