US Bridges

Airport Rd. 630 over Guthrie Branch

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.20 Rt 890; 3.60 Rt 619 · Structure no. 000000000007850

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Rd. 630 over Guthrie Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Airport Rd. 630 over Guthrie Branch in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 93 years old, older 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 6 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 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 146 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Rd. 630
CrossesGuthrie Branch
Location0.20 Rt 890; 3.60 Rt 619
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.87485, -79.72462
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2014)
Projected traffic146 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Airport Rd. 630 over Guthrie Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Airport Rd. 630 over Guthrie Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Rd. 630 over Guthrie Branch carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Airport Rd. 630 over Guthrie Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Rd. 630 over Guthrie Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.