US Bridges

Chandler Fork Road over Wards Fork Creek

Good

Charlotte County, Virginia · 1.30 to 645 - 1.25 to 746 · Structure no. 000000000029937

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chandler Fork Road over Wards Fork Creek is a concrete frame carrying Chandler Fork Road over Wards Fork Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesChandler Fork Road
CrossesWards Fork Creek
Location1.30 to 645 - 1.25 to 746
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.01939, -78.67866
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2018)
Projected traffic72 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Chandler Fork Road over Wards Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chandler Fork Road over Wards Fork Creek 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 Chandler Fork Road over Wards Fork Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Chandler Fork Road over Wards Fork Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Chandler Fork Road over Wards Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.