US Bridges

Wardensville Gr over Poplar Run

Good

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.04 to 616 - 0.15 to 50 · Structure no. 000000000027328

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,465
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wardensville Gr over Poplar Run is a concrete slab carrying Wardensville Gr over Poplar Run in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,465 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,633 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWardensville Gr
CrossesPoplar Run
Location0.04 to 616 - 0.15 to 50
RouteCounty Highway 608
Coordinates39.19889, -78.25185
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,465 (2022)
Projected traffic1,633 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Wardensville Gr over Poplar Run built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wardensville Gr over Poplar Run 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Wardensville Gr over Poplar Run carry?

About 1,465 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wardensville Gr over Poplar Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wardensville Gr over Poplar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.